According Caught offside, Arsenal are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Besiktas wonderkid Semih Kilicsoy ahead of a possible move this summer.
The 18-year-old has made a huge impression since his breakthrough at Besiktas and has racked up 11 goals and 2 assists in 30 appearances for the Turkish giants this season.
The Gunners are one of those impressed by his performances and Caught offside reveal that Besiktas may be willing to cash in if a bid worth at least £21m is put on the table.
Arsenal are not alone in the race for Kilicsoy, with interest from other London clubs such as Tottenham, western ham and Fulham. Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are among the foreign clubs interested in signing him.
Unlikely agreement
Kilicsoy has been brilliant for Besiktas in a short time. He has contributed key goals and assists, but has also impressed with his dribbling skills and fantastic attacking runs.
Despite the positives, it would be a surprise if Arsenal were willing to invest in him. The youngster can play on both wings or up front, but he prefers to play on the left flank.
This is a position Arsenal have no problem with. Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have produced several standout performances for the club throughout the campaign.
Kilicsoy is not yet ready to fight for a place in the first team. The Turkish teenager is still learning the ropes and has yet to find consistency in ball control. has lost possession 12 times per game.
If Arsenal were to sign a new winger, the onus could fall on finding a suitable replacement for Bukayo Sakawho has had a heavy workload on the right wing without any competition behind him.
while manager Mikel Arteta Having had the option to rotate between Trossard and Martinelli on the left wing, Saka has started almost every league game on the right without quality back-up.