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Manchester United are one of a number of top European clubs paying close attention to the exploits of Turkiye’s Bariş Alper Yilmaz during Euro 2024.
The 24 year old has played a vital role for his nation this summer, participating in all three of his side’s group games as they made it to the last sixteen. There, they will next face Ralf Rangnick’s Austria for a place in the quarter finals.
United are interested in bolstering their wing options as only Alejandro Garnacho had what could be classed as a successful season out wide for the Reds.
Michael Olise was reported to be a key target for Ineos this summer, but he is set to move to Bayern Munich despite a late hijack attempt by the side from Old Trafford.
CaughtOffside reports that “Bariş Alper Yilmaz is now understood to be attracting attention from Europe’s top clubs thanks to his impressive performances for Turkey at 2024 European Championship.”
The 24 year old was particularly impressive when he scored a 7.8 on Sofascore in a massive performance for his country in a crucial 2-1 win over Czechia.
“Sources close to CaughtOffside have confirmed that Premier League clubs, such as Tottenham and Manchester United, are keen” on the Galatasaray winger,” the outlet states.
The Red Devils face fierce competition from other teams such as “Brighton & Hove Albion, Lazio, Frankfurt and RB Leipzig”, who are all interested in signing the Turkish talent, said to have a price tag of €25 million.
Erik ten Hag’s side were linked to a move for the player back in April and were said to be attracted to his versatility as he can play on both flanks and also in the full back position.
He has been likened to Gareth Bale due to his strength and speed by his former coach Ilker Puren, who also claimed it was inevitable that he will one day ply his trade in the Premier League.
The Turk has been labelled a “fabulous talent” who can “can literally play everywhere.”
In a summer where finances will be tighter than usual due to PSR restrictions and numerous holes need to be plugged in the team, the signing of the versatile Turk for a bargain basement price could turn out to be a masterstroke for Ineos.
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