Tottenham eyeing ‘very fast’ £22m striker likened to Sergio Aguero

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Tottenham Hotspur hit the ground running in the January transfer window and they’re showing no signs of stopping.

Spurs signed Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin early on in the window, while seven players have left the club, either on loan or permanently.

Speculation linking Tottenham with yet more players continues to do the rounds, with Antonio Nusa said to be a target for Spurs.

Now, Turkish outlet Fanatik has reported that Tottenham have set their sights on one of the Superlig’s best young attacking talents.

They claim that Spurs are in pursuit of Besiktas teenager Semih Kilicsoy, along with the likes of Aston Villa, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund.

The report also claims that the Turkish giants are unwilling to let the 18-year-old leave for any less than €25million, or around £22million.

Tottenham target Semih Kilicsoy plays like Gerd Muller

Although Tottenham have already brought in a forward player in Werner, there’s certainly scope for more reinforcements.

This would especially be the case when you’re talking about yet another exciting talent who could well hope to follow in Arda Guler’s footsteps.

Kilicsoy has burst onto the scene in Turkey this season, registering an impressive five goals – and one assist – from eight league games.

His heroics – he also scored in Europa Conference League qualifying – have led to Europe’s elite clubs circling around in pursuit of a potential move.

Last week, Besiktas academy director Mehmet Eksi spoke about Kilicsoy, telling Hurriyet: “As infrastructure teachers, we compare Semih to [Germany legend] Gerd Muller.

“Some compared him to [Sergio] Aguero. He also sees Aguero as his idol.”

Eksi also said Kilicsoy controls the ball “very well, and uses his body very well by getting between the ball and the opponent. Very fast over short distances.

“He plays in three areas – right winger, left winger and centre-forward. He also plays behind the striker very well.”

Let’s see whether Tottenham decide to firm up their interest in the coming weeks. Perhaps as an alternative to Antonio Nusa if they have no joy on that front?