French club Lille is closely monitoring two young players from Fenerbahçe!
Lille, a prominent team in the French league has assigned its scouting team to observe two players from Fenerbahçe's youth academy U19 team.
Interest from European teams continues for players coming from the youth academy of Fenerbahçe, who are competing for the championship in the Super Lig. Lille, a prominent team in the French league known for giving opportunities to Turkish players like Burak Yılmaz, Yusuf Yazıcı, Zeki Çelik, and Mustafa Kapı, has assigned its scouting team to observe two players from Fenerbahçe’s youth academy U19 team.
Young stars from Fenerbahçe on Lille’s radar
It is reported that Lille has tasked its scouting team to observe Kerem Kayaarası and Emirhan Arkutçu, who play in Fenerbahçe’s youth academy U19 team, and has requested reports on the players.
Lille scouts watched the Fenerbahçe youngsters live Franck Beria, representing Lille, watched the live broadcast of last week’s match between Fenerbahçe and Konyaspor, which Fenerbahçe lost 2-0, taking notes on the performances of Kerem and Emirhan.
Competing with players older than them
While players born in 2004-2005 predominantly feature in the U19 league, Kerem and Emirhan are competing with some older players.
Kerem Kayaarası
Born on March 18, 2006, and raised in the Fenerbahçe youth academy, Kerem Karaarası plays as a forward. Kerem scored 5 goals in 11 matches this season (2023-2024).
Emirhan Arkutçu?
Born on January 14, 2006, and transferred to Fenerbahçe’s youth academy from Kartal Sportiif AŞ in 2019, Emirhan Arkutçu plays in the midfield and on the wings. Emirhan scored 5 goals in 11 matches this season (2023-2024).
They have attracted the attention of European teams
It is learned that, besides Lille, several French and German teams from Europe have also shown interest in Kerem and Emirhan.