At the weekend, we covered claims from Turkey that Aston Villa have stepped up a gear in their efforts to sign Galatasaray’s Barış Alper Yılmaz.
It was also said Aston Villa will sit at the negotiating table with Galatasaray for the winger, after signing Nicolò Zaniolo on loan from them last summer.
Unai Emery’s side have taken further steps to secure the 23-year-old’s services, according to Hürriyet.
It’s claimed Aston Villa have made an €18m offer for the Turkey international but this may not be enough for them to acquire his signature.
Barış Alper Yılmaz has starred for the Istanbul club this season, managing six goals and nine assists from 50 games, and his deal lasts until 2027.
After the Villans tabled the bid, the report says Galatasaray requested €25m to part ways with the attacker.
Despite the difference, the ‘negotiations continue’ for the player, whose valuation could rise if he were to impress for his country at the Euros.
Hürriyet don’t mention if Aston Villa are ready to raise their offer for Barış Alper Yılmaz, but do state he’s followed by other clubs, including Napoli.
