Besides Benfica, two more clubs are interested in the Fenerbahce player. It has been learned that French club Olympique Marseille and Spanish club Atletico Madrid are also interested in the talented midfielder, who has caught the attention of the Portuguese club where Orkun Kokcu and Kerem Akturkoglu play. The Fenerbahce management is open to a possible transfer in January for Ismail Yuksek, whose playing time has decreased following the signing of Sofyan Amrabat.
Interest in Ismail Yuksek, the talented midfielder of Fenerbahce, is growing. National footballers Orkun Kokcu and Kerem Akturkoglu’s team Benfica has shown interest in him, along with Marseille and Atletico Madrid.
COULD LEAVE IN JANUARY
The Fenerbahce management is reportedly open to Ismail’s potential transfer in January, given his decreased playing time following Amrabat’s transfer and the likelihood of him spending more time on the bench in some matches.
EARNS 15 MILLION TL
Ismail Yuksek, who is under contract until 2027, currently earns 15 million TL annually. Despite a salary adjustment in 2023, he remains one of the lowest-paid players on the team. Atletico Madrid had tried to loan him with a purchase option last season, but the management declined. However, it is now expected that Fenerbahce will consider the offers in January, allowing the transfer if it benefits the club. If the offers are deemed insufficient, the club may opt to increase his salary to retain him.
COULD PLAY IN SAMSUN
Meanwhile, Ismail, who was removed from the national team squad due to a partial injury to the ligaments in his left shoulder, is reportedly recovering well. He is expected to rejoin team training next week and could be available for the Samsunspor away match after the international break. This season, Ismail has played 7 matches in the Super Lig, 3 in the Champions League qualifiers, and 1 in the Europa League.
