Aston Villa will look to sign 19-year-old Turkish wonderkid Semih Kilicsoy before the winter transfer window closes; intermediaries have offered him to Newcastle United.
According to a report by Football Insider, Semih Kilicsoy is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker this month. So, the Besiktas wonderkid has emerged as a target, with the West Midlands club aiming to secure the services of the 19-year-old whizkid before the winter transfer window.
Meanwhile, a report by the Chronicle has claimed that intermediaries have offered the Turk to Newcastle United. The update has asserted that the youngster is “deemed a player that would be capable of going straight into a senior squad”.
Semih Kilicsoy and his progress
Semih Kilicsoy is the latest highly-rated prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Istanbul, the 19-year-old attacking sensation spent his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at three clubs and graduating from the youth division at Besiktas JK.
The Turkish wonderkid is already a regular for Besiktas despite being a teenager, and he has amassed over 1,500 minutes of game time across 28 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with two goals and six assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Aston Villa. Newcastle United will also have the chance to sign him.
Premier League adventure beckoning?
Aston Villa mulled over signing Semih Kilicsoy from Besiktas last summer before the deal failed to see the light of day. The continued interest in the teenage sensation makes sense, even though Donyell Malen has arrived from Borussia Dortmund. Jhon Duran faces an uncertain future at Aston Villa amid his emerging links with Al-Nassr.
Meanwhile, intermediaries have contacted Newcastle United to discuss a possible move for the 19-year-old Turk. With Miguel Almiron facing an uncertain future at St. James’ Park, the Magpies need a replacement. So, Kilicsoy has emerged as a viable target for Newcastle United.
The prospect of moving to the Premier League reportedly appeals to the Turkish international. So, it will be interesting to see if the youngster arrives in England amid his links with Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
