Chelsea is among one of the Premier League clubs who is eyeing a move for signing young striker, Ali Akman as per reports. With Olivier Giroud on the wrong side of the 30 and trying to find new clubs for the future, the young striker is the perfect one for the future.
According to the Daily Mail, the Bursaspor striker’s incredible display in the attacking third has caught the attention of several European big clubs from Italy and Germany. The report also says that Galatasaray and Red Bull Salzburg tried to sign him in December only but failed in the process. Apart from Chelsea, Arsenal is keeping tabs on this young sensation as well and could enter the race.
With only half a season left in his contract, Akman has decided not to extend any contract with Bursaspor. This has forced the club to negotiate with the interested clubs this winter transfer to sell rather than risk him losing for free. Chelsea is building their castle for the future as they are also interested to buy young defender, Mohamed Simakan from Strasbourg.
The 18 years old frontman has £3 million value but could be negotiated to a lower value as per speculations. In 17 matches, Akman has score nine goals whereas assisted four times as well. It will be only a matter of time before a club will sign him in this winter transfer period.