Tottenham are to scout Fenerbahce midfielder Ismail Yuksek ahead of a European game and then decide whether to proceed with an approach.
According to Fanatik, Tottenham reportedly plans to watch Ismail Yuksek ahead of Fenerbahce’s Europa Conference League second-leg clash with Union Saint-Gilloise in the coming week. Spurs will decide on a possible summer approach based on what the scouts observe and report.
Tottenham to scout Ismail Yuksek
Turkish talents have risen over the past 18-24 months, and a new player is on the horizon. Fenerbahce’s Ismail Yuksek has been performing well in Turkey and has already made 40 appearances in all competitions for the Super Lig side.
Operating primarily in a defensive midfield capacity, Yuksek also plays in central and attacking midfield, depending on team systems. In any case, his versatility in the middle of the park has proved enough for Tottenham and West Ham to register an interest last year.
Spurs plan to pursue the 25-year-old midfielder and have booked a scouting mission for next week. Tottenham observers will be present to watch Fenerbahce’s Europa Conference League round-of-16 second leg clash with Union Saint-Gilloise in Turkey and watch Yuksek with intent.
Based on what they see and how the reports are on the 25-year-old midfielder, Tottenham will decide to approach Fenerbahce with an enquiry in the summer. Yuksuk can fit into Ange Postecoglou’s team on paper, although any move will depend on the following scouting report and the subsequent price tag that Fenerbahce may slap.
Where will Yuksuk fit in at Tottenham?
Tottenham are set to make minor tweaks to their midfield in the summer and have been looking for a box-to-box presence. Conor Gallagher remains a priority target, and a move could still materialise for the Chelsea star. Many alternative names will surface when Spurs cannot do business with their London rivals.
Yuksuk could be one of those, and should he come in, he might replace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who seems sure to depart in the summer. The 25-year-old midfielder’s versatile qualities can make him a vital member of the Tottenham side. However, he might not be an automatic starter from the off under Postecoglou, who has a settled midfield pairing heading into the next season.
