Newcastle United remain linked with Besiktas’ Semih Kilicsoy as the club look to bolster their front line, and are now believed to be ready to cough up a fee.
According to Turkish Media claims, 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 on Eddie’s list Howe.
So much so, that a report of Nationality has suggested Newcastle are willing to offer €19m to secure his signature in the coming days, while Aston Villa are also interested in the youngster.
No word yet on how newly appointed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees Kilicsoy and his future. With the uncertainty surrounding the future of Italian legend Ciro Immobile, it could be considered that the Manchester United legend would look to offload another attacking option at this stage, but if the money was right, that could all change.
Kilicsoy has made ten starts in the Turkish Super Lig so far this season, but his return has left a lot to be desired. He has struggled to replicate the form he showed last year. So far, he has eight goal contributions in 29 games in all competitions.
Miguel Almiron set up Newcastle United’s exit
And there may be space available in Newcastlewith Miguel Almiron looking to get out of San James Park before the window closes.
The winger was a late substitute as Newcastle won 3-1 against Southampton, where he appeared to wave goodbye to the fans after the match at St Mary’s Stadium concluded.
“Was it goodbye? Not really. It wasn’t planned,” Howe said, when asked about the post-game waves. “It was just people giving him a lot of hugs and a lot of love.
“Miggy’s not the kind of character who has a huge ego that soaks up all the attention, but I just felt it was imperative that we brought him up front and everyone recognized that he’s been amazing for us with his attitude, his commitment , as is Played.
still still Shields’ Gacette has reported that Newcastle officials have held talks with Atlanta and reached an agreement on a settlement for Almiron.
He has yet to finalize personal terms, but a move could happen within days.
