Aston Villa and Bayern Munich will reportedly compete with Manchester United to sign 19-year-old Turkish prodigy Yusuf Akcicek from Fenerbahce in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Aksam, as relayed by Sport Witness, Yusuf Akcicek is the subject of interest from Manchester United. Aston Villa and Bayern Munich are also keen on signing the Fenerbahce wonderkid, with the Super Lig outfit starting to receive offers for the youngster. Meanwhile, the Yellow Canaries want around €20 million to part ways with the Turkish whizkid.
Yusuf Akcicek and his advent
Yusuf Akcicek has seen his stock soar since breaking into the first-team squad at Fenerbahce. A native of Istanbul, the Turk has spent his formative years thus far in his homeland, starting his youth career at Galatasaray before joining Fenerbahce in 2019 and graduating from the club’s academy.
The 19-year-old progressed through the ranks at Fenerbahce before breaking into the first-team squad at the club in the first half of the 2023/24 season. Since then, the teenage sensation has made gradual progress in the senior setup at the Super Lig club, mainly securing regular game time in the UEFA Europa League this term.
The Turkish wonderkid has turned out 20 times thus far for Fenerbahce while chipping in with two goals and one assist. Meanwhile, Akcicek’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Manchester United’s interest in Yusuf Akcicek is understandable. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Harry Maguire’s long-term future. In addition, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof will likely leave Manchester United this summer. As for Aston Villa, Tyrone Mings is on the wrong side of 30.
In addition, Aston Villa did not replace Diego Carlos after the Brazilian joined Fenerbahce in the winter transfer window. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich can do with a centre-back this summer amid uncertainties surrounding Eric Dier’s long-term future. So, Akcicek is a viable target for Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, the youngster will not cost a bomb, with Fenerbahce demanding €20 million to part ways with him.
The report has claimed that the Super Lig giants have started receiving offers for the 19-year-old Turkish wonderkid. So, it will be interesting to see if Akcicek embarks on a new adventure in the summer transfer window amid his links with Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United.
