Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce will reportedly look to sign 28-year-old Belgian international Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Sabah, as relayed by Sport Witness, Youri Tielemans is the subject of interest from Fenerbahce. The Turkish Super Lig heavyweights are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit in the summer transfer window. So, the 28-year-old Aston Villa playmaker has emerged as a target for them.

The Yellow Canaries have intensified their efforts to sign the Sint-Pieters-Leeuw native in the summer transfer window, and they are in “fierce negotiations” to secure his services. Aston Villa will demand around €35 million to part ways with Tielemans, with Fenerbahce keen on landing him for €25 million.

Youri Tielemans and his progress at Aston Villa

Youri Tielemans has gone from strength to strength since joining Aston Villa in a Bosman move in July 2023 after his contract with Leicester City expired. While the 28-year-old did not hit the ground running, he has gradually become a pivotal figure for the West Midlands outfit, making considerable progress in the last two seasons.

The Belgian international has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Aston Villa while chipping in with 28 goals and 26 assists. Meanwhile, Tielemans’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Recent reports have linked him with Al-Nassr, with Fenerbahce joining the battle for his signature.

Turkish adventure beckons?

Fenerbahce’s interest in Youri Tielemans is understandable. The Turkish giants are scouring the market for a midfielder this summer, with Jose Mourinho keen on bolstering his team’s creative output going into the 2025/26 season. Several candidates, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, are on Fenerbahce’s radar, with Tielemans also a viable target.

The report has claimed that the Yellow Canaries are in “fierce negotiations” to sign Tielemans from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. While Aston Villa will demand around €35 million to part ways with the former Leicester City playmaker, Fenerbahce will hope to secure the 28-year-old midfielder’s services for a fee of €25 million.

It is unclear if either club will budge from the desired valuation. However, with the Turkish giants intensifying their efforts to sign Tielemans, it will be interesting to see if the €35 million-rated Belgian international moves to Turkiye before the summer transfer window closes.