Aston Villa Targets Prolific En-Nesyri as Fenerbahce Exit Looms

Fenerbahce's fans cheer for their team during the Turkish Super league football match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray on April 14, 2019 at the Fenerbahce stadium in Istanbul. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)

Fresh developments are emerging regarding the future of Youssef En-Nesyri, the Moroccan international striker who joined Fenerbahçe for a record fee of €19.5 million according to Fotomac.

Reports suggest that despite his prolific season, En-Nesyri is not eager to remain with the Yellow Canaries, sparking a flurry of transfer speculation.

Fenerbahçe, who secured En-Nesyri’s services last summer, reportedly received offers for the player during the winter transfer window.

However, the club’s management opted to defer any decisions until the summer, likely to assess his full performance over the course of the season. With the transfer window now approaching, Fenerbahçe is poised to evaluate new proposals for the Moroccan forward.

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It is understood that En-Nesyri is keen on a move away from the Turkish Süper Lig, and English Premier League side Aston Villa has emerged as a serious contender for his signature.

Reports indicate that the Birmingham-based club is preparing a formal offer of €20 million to acquire the striker.

En-Nesyri has been a standout performer for Fenerbahçe this season, demonstrating his goal-scoring prowess across all competitions.

In 52 appearances, he has netted an impressive 30 goals and provided 7 assists, making him a crucial attacking asset for the Istanbul giant. His consistent output has undoubtedly attracted attention from clubs across Europe, including those in the Premier League.

Aston Villa’s reported interest in En-Nesyri aligns with their ambitions to strengthen their squad, particularly in the attacking third.

Acquiring a proven goal-scorer of his calibre would undoubtedly bolster their options as they prepare for the upcoming season.

As the summer transfer period officially opens, the coming weeks will likely see intensified negotiations.

Fenerbahçe will weigh the incoming offers against their own valuation of a player they invested significantly in, while En-Nesyri’s desire for a new challenge could play a decisive role in the outcome.