Fenerbahce eyes Al Hilal defender Yusuf Akcicek, salary dispute remains
Fenerbahce has shown interest in signing Al Hilal defender Yusuf Akcicek, but negotiations hinge on resolving a disagreement over his annual salary.
Turkish club Fenerbahce has shown interest in signing Al Hilal defender Yusuf Akcicek during the current summer transfer window. The 20-year-old, who began his career at Galatasaray before joining rivals Fenerbahce, then transferred to Al Hilal on a major deal last summer, is currently at the center of negotiations. According to a Fenerbahce official, the club has submitted a formal offer for Akcicek to join on loan, with Al Hilal reportedly receptive to the idea of a temporary move for the player.
However, the deal remains stalled due to a significant salary dispute. Fenerbahce is seeking Al Hilal to contribute at least half of Akcicek's annual salary, estimated at around €6 million, while the Saudi club is only willing to pay €2 million. With Akcicek's market value assessed at €14 million and his contract with Al Hilal set to run until the summer of 2029, the Turkish defender holds a strong negotiating position for either a loan or permanent transfer to Fenerbahce.
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