Fenerbahçe SK, alongside league leaders Galatasaray, has made a move for Brighton's 22-year-old Tunisian-Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari. However, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler's declaration that the player is not for sale has resulted in a negative response for both Turkish giants. According to Hürriyet Spor, there is still a possibility of an improved offer for Ayari, whose market value is reported at 40 million euros.
Fenerbahçe currently sits 4th in the Süper Lig standings. With 6 points from 3 games (2 wins, 1 loss), the yellow-navy blues have scored 7 goals and conceded 4. They trail leaders Galatasaray by just a single point. The team's next fixture is an away match against Başakşehir on 2026-12-06. You can follow these standings on our standings page.
Why does Brighton want to keep Yasin Ayari?
Fabian Hurzeler considers Yasin Ayari a key midfield player. The player has been a regular for Brighton since the 2024-2025 season. Ayari has made 78 appearances in the white-and-blue jersey, scoring 6 goals and providing 4 assists. Despite having only one year remaining on his contract, Brighton is keen to retain him. The club is holding talks with Ayari and his representatives regarding a contract extension.
How has Yasin Ayari's career developed?
Yasin Ayari transferred from Swedish side AIK to Brighton in January 2023 for a fee of 4 million euros. He spent the 2023/2024 season on loan, playing six months at Coventry City and another six at Blackburn Rovers. Following that experience, he secured a firm place in the Brighton squad. The 22-year-old midfielder has earned the manager's trust and his performances have attracted attention from major clubs.
What are Fenerbahçe's midfield alternatives?
Although the transfer move was unsuccessful, Fenerbahçe's intention to invest in midfield continues. The team's current squad is without Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Marco Asensio, Talisca, and Çağlar Söyüncü due to injuries. This situation increases the need for squad depth, which can be seen on our squad page. The search for alternatives, particularly in the creative midfield area, may continue. The team's recent WWL form shows they are seeking stability.
Fenerbahçe may continue to monitor players even after the transfer window closes. However, Brighton's firm stance has ended the Yasin Ayari operation for now. The team will focus on the coming weeks to close the 1-point gap in the title race. You can check the full match schedule on our fixtures page. The next step will be preparing for the away match against 9th-placed Başakşehir.
