Man United news: Lyon make offer for wonder-kid target Yusuf Yazici who has been directly involved in 15 goals in 16 games
Lyon have made an offer for Trabzonspor attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazici according to reports in Turkey.
Turkish newspaper Milliyet have revealed that Lyon made an official bid for the Turkish under-21 international.
Per the source, Trabzonspor responded by telling Lyon they will only discuss a transfer at the end of the season.
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Lyon were reported to have been impressed with Yazici after club officials were sent to monitor the Turkish league clash between Besiktas and Trabzonspor.
The Ligue 1 outfit could face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United who have been scouting the powerful midfielder according to Turkish-Football.
Haberturk report that Trabzonspor value Yazici as being worth £8 million.
Arsenal scout Jurgen Kost was recently in Turkey inspecting the Gunners football schools but also monitored several league games and revealed that he has been keeping tabs on players in the league.
“I have been scouting some Turkish prospects including a Turkish kid in Germany, I watched him 2-3 weeks ago, he plays in central midfield,” Kost was quoted as saying.
“I won’t give his name yet but he is very talented and we are considering signing him.”
Yusuf Yazıcı did it again! Another assist!!!
? Age: 20
? Appearances: 16
⚽ Goals: 5
? Assists: 10 pic.twitter.com/SL5jf5Zjbr— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) April 22, 2017
The 20-year-old was recently recruited to the same player management company as Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan – headed by Dr Erkut Sogut.
Yazici has been outstanding for Trabzonspor directly contributing to 15 goals in 16 games this season – 10 goals, five assists.
