Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United target Cengiz Under has been urged to stay at Basaksehir next season by his manager Abdullah Avci.
There’s been reports in the Turkish press Tottenham had an agreement to sign the talented winger for €9m, but these claims have gone quiet in recent days.
Avcı has confirmed interest for Under, including Tottenham when speaking to TRTSpor:
“Yes, it’s true there is some interest for Cengiz. It’s normal that the clubs like Tottenham and United are showing interest for him because the kid is a good footballer. I can confirm we have received only one bid for Cengiz which was came from Lille. The offer was €6.5m and we rejected it. But I know the club are anticipating an offer from Tottenham. Do we sell him, it remains to be seen, but I want him to stay with us next season.”
Sporx Basaksehir are already preparing for Under’s departure as the club are in advanced talks to sign Feyenoord’s Eljaro Elia.
Tottenham have been strongly linked with Under in recent weeks, but could face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United. Alternatively, this could all be to talk the player’s value up.
The Turkish website also report Basaksehir are demanding a transfer fee in the region of €15m for Under. He was the standout player for the Turkish side last season after they pushed Beskitas hard for the league title.
Mauricio Pochettino is well know for working with young talent, and Tottenham do scout in Turkey, so interest is certainly possible.
