Fenerbahce’s astonishing young central defender Yusuf Akcicek has reported reportedly transfer Interest in a flood of elitist European clubs, with Manchester United and Bayern Munich, among those mentioned in a report from Germany.
Akcicek’s climb was steep. After crossing the violent gap to leave Galatasaray for his Istanbul rival Fenerbahce at the youth team level, the coveted defender only made his first debut at the end of last season.
Jose Mourinho was only enough for nine minutes of league football in the first six months of the season, but is always confident in the talented 19-year-old. The 6’3 interior defender became a regular guest during the Europa League campaign and started their last six games in competition before a penalty shot ends.
This astonishing climb has taken up the attention of a constantly growing pool of competing clubs Sports picture. The German publication confirmed that Bayern Munich sent scouts to monitor the teenager star, although this summer it is not considered the leading goal for the Bundesliga giants.
Manchester United, on the other hand, is said to have “considerable interest” in Akcicek. Atletico Madrid, Napoli and RB Leipzig were also floated.
The Red Devils are looking for any defensive reinforcements, since at least three central defenders are asked about Ruben Amorim’s system. United has also made a habit to sign young central defenders with more promising than proven excellence. The Ayden Heaven was poached in January just six months after the arrival of teenager Leny Yoro by Arsenal’s youth setup from Lille.
Akcicek has some experience in a back three and has earned Mourinho’s high praise.
“I don’t want to compare it to Rapha Varane because he won four Champions leagues, won the World Cup and everything,” enthused the former Real Madrid boss at the beginning of this season. “But I had Rapha Varane when he was 18 years old and I was not wrong. And I’m not wrong with this child. [He has a] Great personality and is very confident. “
Varane stuffed his trophy cabinet in Real Madrid before he came to Manchester United for the tail end of his career. If Akcicek meets the legacy of one of the greatest central defenders of modern game, it is no wonder that he has a queue of clients for so long.