According to reports, Nottingham Forest is willing to go all out to recruit one of the best players in Turkish football.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team has performed admirably in the first five games of this season after overcoming relegation from the Premier League in the final weeks of 2023–2024.
In addition to staying unbeaten, Forest defeated Liverpool at Anfield to help them reach nine out of a potential fifteen points.
In addition, Forest has only allowed four goals in order to move up to ninth place in the rankings and eight points ahead of the bottom three.
The East Midlands team’s management made some bold signings during the summer transfer window, including the signing of Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse and Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic.
Forest taking interest in Kilicsoy
According to Caughtoffside, thought is already being given to how they can further strengthen their senior ranks in the January window.
Forest are said to be monitoring the progress of Besiktas attacker Semih Kilicsoy who has already indicated that he could become the next star of Turkish football.
Despite only turning 19 years of age in August, a total of 12 goals and six assists have been recorded from 46 outings for the Super Lig giants.
Three of those assists have come from his opening five league appearances this season, on the back of featuring for Turkey at Euro 2024.
Besiktas are in a strong position to retain his services courtesy of a contract being in place until 2028, yet interest appears inevitable given his progression.
Aston Villa could provide competition to Forest having been linked with a move for Kilicsoy during the summer transfer window.
What kind of payment would be necessary? Villa reportedly put in a bid of €18 million (£15.05 million), although at some point during that time, Fulham may have made a cheaper bid of €15 million (£12.54 million), according to the source. However, as things stand, it’s said that Besiktas will only consider bids around €25 million (£20.9 million), assuming the proposals come in January or the summer of next year.
