Aston Villa
are weighing up an approach for Middlesbrough
forward Tuncay Sanli, skysports.com understands.
The Turkey international is attracting plenty of interest
following Middlesbrough's relegation and it is thought his future
lies away from the Riverside.
Tuncay was Boro's outstanding performer in what was a miserable
campaign last term, with the club's supporters having warmed to the
skilful schemer.
Martin O'Neill is known to be in the market for a playmaker and
could turn to Tuncay having been impressed with how he has adapted
to English football since joining Boro in 2007.
Tuncay joined the North East club from Fenerbahce and has gone
on to make 67 appearances, scoring 15 goals.
With the 2010 World Cup on the horizon it seems likely Tuncay - who
captains Turkey - will want to be playing top flight football next
season.
Liverpool have previously been credited with an interest but
skysports.com has learnt it is Villa that are closest to
making an official approach.
skysports.