Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are interested in strengthening their attacking unit by signing Turkish international Baris Alper Yilmaz.
According to a report by Turkish outlet Takvim, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United will scout Baris Alper Yilmaz in action against Liverpool this week in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg.
Galatasaray will be up against the Premier League club in the UEFA Champions League, and it will be interesting to see if Yilmaz can make a defining impact in the final third for his team. The Turk was a handful during the first leg, and he could make a big impact in the second leg as well.
The Turkish international has registered 24 goal contributions this season, and he could prove to be a very useful acquisition for Crystal Palace and Newcastle United. It is no secret that they need more quality on the flanks.
Crystal Palace and Newcastle United could use Yilmaz
Crystal Palace have not been able to replace Eberechi Eze properly. The England international joined Arsenal last summer. He was a key player for the Eagles, and they need to fill the void he left. Signing the Turkish international could prove to be a wise decision. It will be interesting to see if they decide to follow up on their interest with an official proposal at the end of the season.
On the other hand, Newcastle United have been overly dependent on Anthony Gordon for creativity and goals from the wide areas. The Tyneside outfit need more depth in that area of the pitch, and Yilmaz would be a superb acquisition.
The Turk is at the peak of his career, and the opportunity to move to England could be exciting for him. It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace or Newcastle United can get the deal done. Galatasaray will not want to lose a quality player like him in the summer. They could demand a premium for him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
There is no doubt that he has the physicality and technical attributes for English football, and he could transform both teams in the final third. It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually, having also been linked with other Premier League clubs in recent months.
