Manchester City join battle to sign Besiktas striker amid Tottenham, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund interest

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Published on 2024-03-21 15:30:00

Manchester City is now in the running to sign Besiktas striker Semih Kılıçsoy, joining six other clubs interested in the young talent. Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his squad this summer, with the City Football Group also eyeing potential additions to their global network of clubs. City recently secured the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Claudio Echeverri from River Plate and have been active in recruiting players from around the world.

While City has mainly focused on scouting players from South America, they are now showing interest in the Middle East, particularly in Turkish talent Semih Kılıçsoy. The 18-year-old recently signed a contract extension until 2028 after impressing in the Turkish league with 10 goal involvements in 17 appearances for Besiktas.

Tottenham Hotspur has also been pursuing Kılıçsoy, but reports from Turkey suggest that Manchester City is now among the seven clubs vying for his signature. The young forward has caught the attention of top clubs like Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Juventus, and Napoli, with scouts closely monitoring his performances.

Besiktas is hoping to spark a bidding war for Kılıçsoy after attracting interest from multiple clubs. The teenager has also featured in the UEFA Europa Conference League this season, making him an attractive prospect for teams looking to bolster their attacking options.

While Manchester City already has Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez in their squad, they are still in the market for another forward. The club’s interest in Kılıçsoy highlights their ambition to secure young talent and build for the future. Mourinho’s team is also looking to replace Harry Kane, who left for Bayern Munich last summer.

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