Newcastle United offered Turkish wonderkid, defender talk and Sean Longstaff decision made

Newcastle United has been approached regarding the potential signing of Besiktas’ highly touted prospect, Semih Kılıçsoy. The 19-year-old Turkish winger has garnered significant attention for his impressive performances in the Europa League this season.

As a regular starter for the Istanbul-based club, Kılıçsoy has demonstrated his ability to compete at a high level, making him an attractive target for top-tier clubs.

Kılıçsoy’s impressive display has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs, including Everton, Aston Villa, and Arsenal. His versatility and skillset make him an ideal candidate to seamlessly integrate into a senior squad. With a reported price tag of around £16million, Kılıçsoy is considered a valuable asset, although no club has yet to meet the asking price.

The young winger has already made a name for himself on the international stage, earning four caps for Turkey and participating in the Euro 2024 and UEFA Nations League fixtures. His impressive resume has drawn comparisons to renowned Turkish footballer Emre, who previously played for Newcastle United under Graeme Souness.

In other transfer news, Newcastle United has been linked to former Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori, who currently plays for AC Milan. With Fabian Schar’s future uncertain, Tomori may become a viable option for the club. Aston Villa and Newcastle are reportedly showing renewed interest in the 27-year-old defender.

Meanwhile, Lloyd Kelly’s future at Newcastle appears secure, following Juventus’ decision to pursue alternative options. The Italian giants had expressed interest in signing Kelly, but were deterred by the £25million price tag. Instead, Juventus opted to sign Renato Veiga on loan from Chelsea, a move that does not include a buy obligation in the summer.

Newcastle’s reluctance to part with Kelly is understandable, given the club’s limited depth at centre-back, particularly with Jamaal Lascelles sidelined until March.

Speculation surrounding Sean Longstaff’s future has continued, with Everton reportedly interested in signing the midfielder for £15million. Despite the recent change in management at Goodison Park, with David Moyes replacing Sean Dyche, Everton’s interest in Longstaff remains.

The 25-year-old’s impressive Premier League record and reliability make him an attractive target. However, Eddie Howe is keen to retain Longstaff’s services, and with the midfielder’s contract extended until summer 2026, Newcastle is well-positioned to reject any potential offers.