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7 Chances Created, 92% Pass Accuracy: Tottenham Hotspur target Cengiz Under impressive for Basaksehir

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Tottenham Hotspur target Cengiz Under impressed on potentially his final game for Istanbul Basaksehir.

After a fantastic season for Istanbul Basaksehir, the future of attacking star Cengiz Under is in doubt.

The 19-year-old winger is attracting serious interest from overseas, with Ajansspor last week reporting Tottenham Hotspur were closing in on a move.

Already a senior Turkish international, Under played in the last round of Turkish Super Lig matches yesterday and bowed out on a high.

Turkey fans before the matchTurkey fans

He helped them to a 1-0 away victory over Kayserispor, securing a second placed finish behind Besiktas, finishing ahead of the likes of Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.

Under’s performance in his final match showed just why Tottenham are considering making a move.

He created seven goalscoring opportunities in the match, just one fewer than the entire Kayserispor starting XI.

While it was former Spurs man Emmanuel Adebayor who provided the game winning assist, Under’s performance asked questions of their opponents all game long.

Emmanuel Adebayor in action for TottenhamEmmanuel Adebayor in action for Tottenham

Under was effective in possession, completed 92 per cent of his passes, although his shooting left something to be desired.

The teenager was a bit too keen to bow out on a high, attempting five shots which all ended off target.

The winger ends the season with seven league goals and five assists, and it is little wonder Tottenham have seen promise in his potential.

Questions remain whether he will be starting next season in Istanbul or North London.

Tottenham chairman Daniel LevyTottenham chairman Daniel Levy