Jonathan Kodjia has reportedly agreed terms on a move to Besiktas, according to a report from Sports Witness.
Citing reports from Turkey, they state that a deal has been agreed between Kodjia and Besiktas and that only the fee now needs to be discussed between the two clubs.
Several Villa fans have reacted to the news on social media, with many supporters expressing concern over the move.
@issassin isn’t that bothered with the sale of Kodjia, but is concerned if Villa aren’t looking for a replacement.
Twitter: I’m not bothered by losing him in itself, but it would be weird to allow Kodjia to leave unless they are pursuing s… https://t.co/uSAmLGrfqq (@issassin)
Sean is very angry of a potential sale, and ranks it up there with the business done by Bruce over a year ago.
Twitter: @issassin A sale of Kodjia would rank alongside the squad sabotage Bruce was responsible for a year ago,Smith/Suso/… https://t.co/NeBDxLVMVq (@villafanalways)
Joe believes there is no way Kodjia leaves the club without a replacement lined up.
Twitter: There is no way kodjia is leaving unless they have a player lined up on a free #avfc (@gingeavfc96)
VillaWiki believes there won’t enough depth if they let the striker go.
Twitter: Quite strange this one, likely just press talk? If we let Kodjia leave then Davis & Wesley as the only two CFs in t… https://t.co/kOf4VNbvxa (@AVFCWiki)
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This story continues to pick up pace, and it looks like Kodjia could be cutting his Villa career short.
It brings up a lot of questions, and Villa could really do with another striker if Kodjia leaves.
They are setting themselves up for a striker crisis if Wesley goes down, with Keinan Davis still very unproven.
However, if Villa could get a good fee from Besiktas, it could turn out to be a great deal financially.
