Galatasaray star Aktürkoglu draws interest from Lyon & Atletico

Galatasaray star Aktürkoglu draws interest from Lyon & Atletico

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The Turkish club will not sell the 23-year-old for less than €25 million

An unbeatable new stage for the Turkish pearl Kerem Aktürkoglu. The 23-year-old will once again be one of the attractions in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday, which pits his Galatasaray side against FC Barcelona.

Aktürkoğlu scored a brace in the against Besiktas on Monday and continues to his progression as one of the most interesting young players in European football. Olympique Lyon's chief scout, Bruno Cheyrou, in fact, will follow the match against Barça live at the Nef Stadium, according to the Turkish newspaper 'Fanatik'.

His performances have not gone unnoticed by several top teams in the game and the same report suggests that Atlético Madrid also have him on their radar to reinforce their squad for next season.

In this sense, in the Galatasaray hierarchy are already seriously evaluating the sale of their great star to make money. Of course, though, they will not consider any offer for Kerem that is below 25 million euros. The bidding begins.

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