Manchester United are set for an extremely busy summer, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe likely planning an overhaul at the club.
This summer will be Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s first opportunity to make some serious changes within the playing personnel at Manchester United.
It’s been reported that as many as 11 names could be walking out the door this summer to fund a rebuild to push the club toward where it belongs.
One position which will be a priority is signing a striker who can support and challenge Rasmus Hojlund.
The 21-year-old star has been immense lately, but Erik ten Hag has become over-reliant on the Dane, with Anthony Martial not an option.
So some support this summer is a priority and now an exciting name has been linked.
Manchester United linked with Semih Kilicsoy
The striker that United have been linked to is one who’d be very exciting to welcome to the club.
18-year-old Besiktas star Semih Kilicsoy has been on fire this season in the Turkish Super Lig and now he’s earned a link with the Red Devils.
This is according to a report from Turkish Football which states that United are keen on the youngster and has even been scouting him.
The report continues that scouts have been impressed by what they’ve seen from the teenager who’s showcased his goalscoring prowess this season.
So while he sounds like an extremely exciting target, few would know much about him, so here’s everything you need to know…
Who is Semih Kilicsoy?
Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Kilicsoy is a Turkish U19 star who has emerged into the Besiktas first team this season.
In his opening 14 games in the Super Lig, he’s grabbed nine goals and an assist which is a remarkable record at just 18. He has also scored in Europe with a goal in the Conference League qualifiers back in 2023.
Kilicsoy is a centre-forward by trade but is capable of playing on either wing too, but with his right foot, the left would be favoured.
He stands at 5ft 8in, which is a very different physical profile to Hojlund which could be exactly what United want with options like what Man City have with Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland.
With such an impressive breakout season for Besiktas, who are his boyhood club, a big move to United this summer doesn’t seem far-fetched.
Semih Kilicsoy profile
- Age: 18
- Date of birth: 15/08/2005
- Position: Centre-forward
- Club: Besiktas
- Nationality: Turkish
- Born: Istanbul, Turkey
- Contract: Until June 2028
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