Fenerbahce eyes Al Hilal defender Akcicek, salary dispute stalls deal
Fenerbahce has shown interest in signing Al Hilal defender Yusuf Akcicek, but negotiations are stalled over his annual salary demands.
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AITurkish club Fenerbahce has expressed interest in signing Al Hilal defender Yusuf Akcicek during the current summer transfer window.
Akcicek, 20, came up through the Galatasaray academy before moving to rivals Fenerbahce and then joining Al Hilal in a major transfer last summer.
A Fenerbahce official told Ajel that the club has submitted a formal offer to Al Hilal to take Akcicek on loan, adding that the Saudi club is open to discussing a temporary move for the player in the coming period.
The source noted that the main sticking point between the two clubs is the Turkish defender’s annual salary of around €6 million. Fenerbahce wants Al Hilal to cover at least half of the salary, while the Saudi side is only willing to pay €2 million.
Akcicek’s market value is estimated at €14 million, and his contract with Al Hilal runs until the summer of 2029, giving the club a strong negotiating position whether for a loan or a permanent transfer.