‘Leeds United to seal cut-price deal for striker’ after £13m Kilicsoy transfer twist
Leeds United could potentially add Besiktas striker Semih Kilicsoy to their long list of incoming transfers this summer.
The Whites have completed three signings so far, with Sebastiaan Bornauw being the latest addition at Elland Road after an agreement with VfL Wolfsburg.
Lukas Nmecha arrived at the West Yorkshire outfit as a free agent, while former Udinese centre-back Jaka Bijol is the other defensive reinforcement for Daniel Farke.
The Peacocks now have an opportunity to seal a cut-price deal for Kilicsoy at Elland Road despite his £17million release clause.
Besiktas willing to accept £13m for Kilicsoy amid Leeds United transfer interest
Besiktas are willing to accept £13m for Leeds target Kilicsoy this summer, according to Fanatik.
The news outlet reports (2 July) that the Super Lig outfit is ready to sell the Turkish centre-forward in the ongoing transfer window amid growing interest in him.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| 46 | 4 | 6 | 2100 |
It’s been claimed that apart from garnering attention from Elland Road, the 19-year-old has other suitors in the Premier League and the Netherlands.
The West Yorkshire outfit will hope to beat the likes of Newcastle United to the striker’s signature in the coming weeks as they look to bolster their attack.
Farke needs more support for Joe Piroe and Nmecha at Leeds
Farke heavily relied on Joel Piroe as his main number nine last season, but it remains to be seen how the Dutchman performs in the Premier League.
While Nmecha’s arrival at Elland Road as a free agent makes sense to add more options up front, his record in the Bundesliga isn’t the most encouraging, scoring three goals in the league in the previous campaign.
Patrick Bamford’s future at the Whites is uncertain, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Englishman start a new chapter in his career soon.
Leeds could also lose Mateo Joseph this summer, with Real Betis eager to sign the Spanish forward.
The Elland Road faithful will be hoping to avoid immediate relegation from the English top flight next season, and the addition of a reliable goalscorer could arguably help achieve that goal.
Daniel James and Willy Gnonto will be expected to step up after promotion to the Premier League, as the West Yorkshire outfit will have to rely on their creativity to get a result against some of the top teams.
Adam Underwood has so far delivered some decent signings for the Whites, but the arrival of a quality striker in LS11 may be a game-changer.
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