Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray face off for Yasin Ayari transfer

According to reports in the British press, Süper Lig giants Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray have entered the race to add Brighton's Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari to their squads. It was reported that Chelsea has also stepped into the transfer race after the player failed to reach an agreement in contract renewal talks with his club.

While the future of 23-year-old Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari, who plays for Brighton, remains uncertain, TeamTalk reported that no agreement has been reached yet in the new contract negotiations between the English club and the player. Following these developments, interest in the player from major European clubs has increased. It was conveyed that Galatasaray is evaluating the player among its alternatives and closely monitoring his situation, though no official move has been made yet. It was noted that Fenerbahçe is also among the clubs tracking the player's situation to strengthen their midfield rotation.

On the other hand, it was reported that English club Chelsea has also added the young footballer to its agenda. It was stated that London club's sporting director Paul Winstanley previously worked at Brighton and knows the player well, which is cited among the factors strengthening the transfer possibility. It was indicated that Brighton wants to keep Ayari in the squad, and although his current contract expires at the end of the season, the club has a one-year option to extend the contract. It was conveyed that Ayari's market value is around 50 million euros and the club is expected to demand a high transfer fee.