Newcastle United continue to be linked with Besiktas Forward Semih Kilicsoy as the club look to strengthen their front line – and now they are believed to be ready to cough up a fee.
According to claims by Turkish Media, the 19-year-old, who was linked with the Magpies during the summer transfer window after an impressive debut season for the Super Lig outfit, is at the top of Eddie Howe’s shortlist.
So much so that a report of Milliyet have suggested that Newcastle are prepared to offer €19million to secure his signature in the coming days, while Aston Villa are also keen on the youngster.
There is no word yet on how recently appointed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees Kilicsoy and his future. With uncertainty surrounding the future of Italian legend Ciro Immobile, it could be considered unlikely that the Manchester United legend would look to offload another attacking option at this stage – but if the money was right, this could change everything.
So far this season, Kilicsoy has made ten starts in the Turkish Super Lig – but his return has left a lot to be desired. He has struggled to replicate the form he showed last year. So far this term he has eight goal contributions in 29 matches in all competitions.
Miguel Almiron set for Newcastle United exit
And there may be space available at Newcastle, with Miguel Almiron looking for St James’ Park before the window closes.
The winger was a late substitute as Newcastle won 3-1 against Southampton, where he appeared to have said goodbye to the fans after the match ended at St Mary’s Stadium.
“Was that goodbye? Not really. It wasn’t planned,” Howe said when asked about the post-match waves. “It was just the crowd hugging him a lot and giving him a lot of love.
“Miggy is not that kind of character who has a huge ego that absorbs all the attention, but I just felt it was imperative that we brought him to the front and that everyone recognized that he was incredible for us with his attitude, his commitment, the way he is played. »
Even still, The Shields Gazette reported That Newcastle officials have held talks with Atlanta and reached agreement on a deal for Almiron.
He has not yet finalized personal terms, but a decision could happen within days.
