Aston Villa will reportedly look to sign 19-year-old Turkish wonderkid Semih Kilicsoy from Besiktas in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Turkish outlet Fanatik, Semih Kilicsoy is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 19-year-old Besiktas centre-forward has emerged as a target for the West Midlands outfit.

The rising Premier League giants have approached the Turk’s entourage to discuss a move for the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Besiktas will demand around €15 million to part ways with the teenage sensation amid his links with Aston Villa.

The rise of Semih Kilicsoy

Semih Kilicsoy has established himself as one of the best young prospects in his country since breaking into the first-team squad at Besiktas. A native of Istanbul, the 19-year-old has spent his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at Gaziosmanpasa Venüs and Arnavutköy Yayla Spor but graduating from the youth division at Besiktas.

The Turkish international has already turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Besiktas while chipping in with 16 goals and nine assists. Meanwhile, Kilicsoy’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known Premier League clubs. Aston Villa will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Premier League move on the horizon?

Aston Villa’s interest in Semih Kilicsoy is understandable. The Villans are scouring the market for a versatile attacker this summer after parting ways with Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. In addition, Ollie Watkins faces an uncertain future at Aston Villa amid his links with Manchester United.

So, Kilicsoy has emerged as a viable target for Aston Villa, with the 19-year-old Turk’s qualities making him the ideal replacement for Rashford. The Villans have contacted the youngster’s entourage to discuss a move for the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Besiktas will demand around €15 million to part ways with the teenage sensation.

Recent reports have pointed to the West Midlands outfit being in pole position to sign the Turkish wonderkid. So, it will be interesting to see how talks progress and whether Aston Villa will fork out €15 million to secure Kilicsoy’s services.