A long-standing track targeted by a European big name!

The winter transfer window is a pivotal period for European clubs, where the most promising avenues are eagerly explored. One of them concerns Yunus Akgünthe talented Turkish winger who seems to have definitely exploded this season after a mixed spell at Leicester.

An aborted transfer to FC Nantes in 2023

In the summer of 2023, FC Nantes was looking for a replacement Ludovic Blasfree party. Yunus Akgün was then the priority of the Canaries to occupy the role of versatile playmaker. The player had even given his favor to the club on the banks of the Loire. However, the loan with purchase option proposed by Nantes did not convince the Istanbul leaders, who demanded 7M€ for their nugget. Akgun eventually joined Leicester City on loan.

A mixed season for the Foxes

In England, Akgun experienced a lackluster campaign. With only 14 tenures pour 15 entries into playthe Turk was only decisive 6 times (2 goals and 4 assists). Its performance did not justify the activation of the purchase option at 10M€ held by the Foxes, considered too high by the English club.

The explosion at Trabzonspor this season

Back at Trabzonspor, Yunus Akgün emerged as one of the key players in the attack. With 6 league goals et 5 in Europa League. Ses 7 assists in Super Lig also make him a prolific game creator.

Borussia Dortmund on the lookout

According to L'Équipe, in the event of departure of Karim AdeyemiBorussia Dortmund could turn to Yunus Akgün. A revival seems to be brewing at BVB after the dismissal of Nuri?ahin, and the Turkish winger could be one of the architects. A tempting prospect for the player, who is now attracting the interest of major European clubs after being courted by Nantes a year ago.