South Korean forward Oh Hyeon-gyu is attracting the interest of Premier League sides Manchester United and Tottenham ahead of the summer. As per Turkiye Gazetesi, Besiktas could engineer a decent profit on their investment in the €14 million Asian attacker, amid growing interest in him following a splendid start to life in Turkey.
Oh Hyeon-gyu might be a relatively unknown name when it comes to Premier League circles, but he is growing in stature in Turkey. Besiktas brought the striker from Belgian side Genk, with the South Korean putting in clinical performances amounting to six goals and an assist in nine league matches.
His record over the course of the season, including the half-season with Genk in Belgium, amounts to 17 goals and five assists across all competitions. However, since Besiktas paid €14 million to sign the Asian striker in January, he has been bursting into form in the Turkish league.
His rise to prominence has led to speculation over his future with Besiktas, especially with a few Premier League teams now interested. Manchester United and Tottenham are exploring the idea of making enquiries for the attacker, with both teams in need of a new striker ahead of the summer.
Besiktas could consider the idea of making a quick profit on their investment in the €14 million Asian attacker, especially if Hyeon-gyu ends up performing well for South Korea at the World Cup. A move to the Premier League might be fantastic for the player, but whether those teams are genuinely interested will become clear as the summer window approaches.
A move to the Premier League could be fantastic for any player, especially from the Turkish league, as Hyeon-gyu might jump at the chance of making the leap to England. However, the choice of clubs in this situation are Manchester United and Tottenham, and there are some immediate doubts over whether the South Korean will suit either of those teams.
There’s an obvious appeal in joining those clubs, given that Manchester United and Tottenham have had important South Korean players in the past. However, both teams will have to look further into the Besiktas star’s profile before even considering enquiries, as suitability for the Premier League will be key to any move.
