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According to reports, Fenerbahce is interested in concrete for the commitment of the former striker of Galatasaray Kerem Aktürkoğlu (26) by Benfica. Among other things, « Hürriyet » reports that Istanbuler speaks with the Portuguese, who, however, should have considerably different ideas from those of the Turks. In addition, the Lisbon team would take the brake during negotiations – for practical reasons.
Less than a year ago, Aktürkoğlu came from Bosphorus to the Iberian Peninsula for 12 million euros. According to the report, the president of Fener, Ali Koç, does not want to pay too much that this sum for a return of the wing player to the Turkish metropolis. Out of 15 million euros as an entry, it is spoken at the request of the demand for Águias as clearly as possible. South Europeans, on the other hand, seem to have entered conversations with a price of 25 million euros, perhaps more.
According to journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the Turks are now trying to clarify quickly or at least a quick rapprochement, but the Portuguese would take it slowly. Aktürkoğlu, whose market value of Benfica fluctuated after a rapid increase and settled at 24 million euros at the end of May, should always contest the games in the qualification of the Champions League if possible. There, Benfica will meet Ogc Nice in the next two weeks. During last season in Portugal, Aktürkoğlu contributed 16 goals and 13 assists in 54 competitive games. There should also have been interests from Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, a request from Besiktas.
Detachment beyond the 15 million brand in the Turkish League was not uncommon in the Turkish League. In addition to the last record transfer of Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray for 75 million euros, there is also a change for 25 million euros if the loan of Benficas Orkun Kökçü in Besiktas results in an obligation to buy corresponding next year. With Aktürkoğlu, Benfica could already put on the next agreement for around 20 million euros in Türkiye, then perhaps double the transfer of Fenerbahce paid on Galatasaray.