Aston Villa have just made an improved bid for a teenage striker who Arsenal are keen to sign this summer transfer window.
Unai Emery’s side are preparing for a congested fixture list next season with Champions League football on the horizon.
To counteract that, they’ve bolstered their squad significantly, making six additions in the window, with Amadou Onana set to become the seventh.
Now, it has just emerged, that a bid has gone in for a highly sought-after striker on the continent, who Arsenal are also looking at.
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Aston Villa make £25m bid for Semih Kilicsoy
According to Gune Bakis, Aston Villa have made an improved £25m bid for Bestiktas’ teenage striker Semih Kilicsoy.
The 18-year-old, who was part of Turkey’s Euro 2024 squad, netted 12 times whilst laying on three assists last term.
At youth level, Kilicsoy has struck 42 times in 64 outings for the under-19s, so evidently, he’s a clinical goalscorer.
Villa are now keen to land his signature this summer and fend off interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Newcastle.
Semih Kilicsoy could replace Jhon Duran
Aston Villa have been trying to move on Jhon Duran this summer and are hopeful of receiving a fee in excess of £25m, with AC Milan and West Ham United credited with an interest.
To replace Duran, it’s thought Kilicsoy is the ideal backup to Ollie Watkins, who will need to be rested at times next season with European football commitments to contend with.
Further, aged only 18, the teenage striker who has been likened to Sergio Aguero has the promise to become Watkins’ successor in the future.
Villa are planning for now and the long-term benefit of the club this summer transfer window.
