According to Team Talk, Aston Villa and West Ham United have joined the chase for Kerem Akturkoglu ahead of the January window. The Turkish star has been in good form this season and already has the attention of Tottenham following some stellar performances for Galatasaray and Turkey.
Galatasaray made a bold statement a few weeks ago when they defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford. That win elevated their confidence to finish above the Red Devils in their Champions League group, and one of their players has been making it into the transfer pages.
Galatasaray’s 24-year-old star, Kerem Akturkoglu, has seen his stock rise this season following some impressive performances for club and country. He recently helped Turkey qualify for Euro 2024 and remains on course to have a good season with the Istanbul giants.
Tottenham were among the first to express an interest ahead of the January transfer season. Ange Postecoglou has been looking for a new winger following the injury-related departure of Ivan Perisic and the subsequent fitness concerns with Manor Salomon. Those stars, like Akturkoglu, operate on the left side.
More importantly, Postecoglou views Son Heung-min in the centre-forward role on a full-time basis and would need a new addition on the left wing. Akturkoglu would perfectly fit their bill, but there’s plenty of competition for the 24-year-old Tottenham target.
For starters, the report mentions at least four other Premier League clubs vying for his signature. Among those are West Ham United, who have an interest in Akturkoglu and Aston Villa, with Unai Emery likely to look for a new left winger in January.
