Fenerbahçe seek to loan Akçiçek from Al-Hilal

Fenerbahçe have moved to re-sign their former defender Yusuf Akçiçek, who currently plays for Al-Hilal, during the current transfer window. The club is keen to strengthen their defensive line with a player familiar with the team's environment.

According to the Turkish newspaper 'Foto Mak', Fenerbahçe's management has opened communication channels with Al-Hilal officials to discuss the possibility of loaning the young defender, who is 20 years old.

Fenerbahçe's interest in Yusuf Akçiçek comes alongside the possibility of Çağlar Söyüncü and Jayden Oosterwolde leaving, as well as the club's desire to take advantage of foreign player regulations.

Yusuf Akçiçek is among the candidates to strengthen Fenerbahçe's defense, especially since he has previously worn the club's shirt and began his first steps towards the first team through it.

Turkish defender Yusuf Akçiçek joined Al-Hilal last season from Fenerbahçe for a fee of €22 million, making him the fourth most expensive sale in the history of the Turkish club.

Yusuf Akçiçek's current market value is around €14 million, making him the highest-valued defender in Al-Hilal's roster, according to the figures currently circulating.

Yusuf Akçiçek began his football journey in the youth sector of Galatasaray before moving to the Fenerbahçe academy in 2019, where he later succeeded in reaching the first team.

Fenerbahçe and Al-Hilal are still in talks as both parties await the possibility of agreeing on a suitable transfer arrangement for the player during the remaining days of the summer transfer window.