Record breaker now admits he wants to join Manchester United

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Ismail Yuksek has now admitted he would love to join Manchester United – calling it a “childhood dream” of his.

The 25-year-old made the comments when speaking to TRT Spor.

So, what did Ismail Yuksek say about Manchester United? Let’s take a look…

Ismail Yuksek wants Manchester United move

Well, the Turkey international was far from coy when speaking about his preferred move.

Yuksek told TRT Spor: “The club I would like to go to in Europe is Manchester United. My childhood dream”.

The Fenerbahce No.5 did – however – fail to state when exactly he would like to make the switch to Old Trafford, only mentioning that the timing and the style of play matter significantly.

Yuksek added: “What is important is the right time, the right conditions and in which system they play. My adaptation process is also very important.”

The man from İznik has made 40 appearances in all competitions so far this season, scoring one goal while also providing five assists.

Who is Ismail Yuksek?

Yuksek is yet to become a household name within football, so Manchester United fans may not know much about him.

Interestingly, the Turk is actually a record breaker.

In October 2023, the defensive midfielder made history when becoming the first footballer on record to win over 15 duels, and also recover possession over ten times, in a single UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier, as Opta showed.

Yuksek won 16 duels and recovered possession on 12 occasions, showcasing his superb qualities as a defensive midfielder.

The Turk is also a Turkish Cup winner, lifting the silverware with Fenerbahce in the 2022/23 campaign last season.

Manchester United could do with a younger option in defensive midfield as Casemiro wanes, so be sure to keep an eye on this situation in case a move materialises.

Ismail Yuksek profile

Full name: Ismail Yuksek

Age: 25

Height: 6ft (1.83m)

Date of birth: 26th January 1999

Place of birth: İznik

Nationality: Turkey

Club: Fenerbahce

Position: Defensive midfielder

Salary: €15,962-a-week (£13,632-a-week)