Aston Villa tipped to accelerate move for £21m-rated Nottingham Forest and Everton target before deadline
Kılıçsoy, who has a contract with Beşiktaş through 2028, is regarded as a “long-term admirer” by Aston Villa, according to Football Insider. In order to secure the 19-year-old this winter, the Villans are intensifying their pursuit as the winter deadline draws near.
If they can strike a deal for the Beşiktaş player, he will join Ollie Watkins, Jhon Durán, Leon Bailey and new signing Donyell Malen in the frontline options.
Villa looking to sign ‘top target’ to boost attack
Kılıçsoy is a “top target” for Villa Park, according to Emery and company. Due to his flexibility, the budding star has been attracting attention ever since he made his senior debut last season. Although the Turkey international is a left-winger by trade, he can attack from any position.
With Beşiktaş, Kılıçsoy made his debut at the age of 17. He has now joined the Süper Lig team as a regular and played for Turkey in Euro 2024.
Almost equally distributing his time between the wide and center positions, Kılıçsoy finished the previous season with 12 goals and three assists in all competitions for the club. Thus far this season, he has recorded two goals and six assists. 
Premier League rivals battle Villa for Kılıçsoy
Since Kılıçsoy is a promising target for the future, it is reasonable to assume that other teams are also interested in signing him. Chronicle Live reports that the forward’s agents are attempting to get their client an exciting new contract with another team. Although Newcastle United is reportedly “on the player’s wish list,” other Premier League teams have also lately entered the running.
Everton, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest were all interested in signing Kılıçsoy, according to a September report from CaughtOffside. He might be available for €25 million (£21 million), according to the report, although no deal was made during the summer transfer season.
Everton are especially in need of new options in their attack, as they once again find themselves struggling at the bottom of the table. With just four points between them and the bottom three, this is the fourth consecutive season the Toffees have been pulled into a relegation fight. Everton are currently just four points above 18th place Ipswich Town. The Blues, who recently appointed David Moyes as their new manager, have the second-lowest goal return in the Premier League this season. With just 18 goals scored in 21 games, only basement side Southampton have found the net fewer times, as they look all but certain to face the drop once again, with only six points on the board
