Brentford risk losing £29m‑Yarmolyuk as Trabzonspor plot winter move
Brentford could face a battle to retain Yegor Yarmolyuk in January, with TEAMtalk confirming Turkish side Trabzonspor have registered their interest. The Turkish club, fresh from signing Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, are eyeing the midfielder.
Trabzonspor’s winter ambitions
Salah’s impact in Turkey has been immense, with the 34‑year‑old notching nine goals in 11 Super Lig appearances as Trabzonspor fight to lift the title. They currently sit in second place, three points behind Galatasaray. With the title race still alive, Trabzonspor are keen to strengthen further this winter, with Brentford maestro Yarmolyuk high on their shortlist. The club are preparing to open formal talks over a potential January move for the 22‑year‑old Ukrainian international.
Yarmolyuk is now a regular in the Brentford midfield under Keith Andrews, after progressing well following his arrival from Dnipro in 2022. He has made 118 first‑team appearances for the Bees and was rewarded with a new long‑term contract last May, running until 2031 with the option of a further year. Trabzonspor and other interested sides view Yarmolyuk as an ideal box‑to‑box option capable of contributing in attack and defence. The Turkish side are understood to be ready to offer the midfielder regular starting minutes and intend to contact Brentford to discuss a winter move.
His valuation of around €35 million (£29 million / $39 million) and his desire to move from England to Turkey is the major obstacle to any deal. Yarmolyuk has previously attracted attention from Premier League clubs Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. Earlier this year his representatives confirmed enquiries from sides in England, Italy and Germany, while stressing he was content at Brentford and focused on cementing his place in the starting eleven. Brentford are not actively seeking a sale in January and view the midfielder as part of their long‑term plans, with more than four years remaining on his contract, so there is little pressure to cash in during the winter window.
Any departure would require a substantial offer that meets their valuation, something Trabzonspor may struggle to meet. Yarmolyuk continues to feature for both club and country and, unless a seriously significant bid arrives, he is expected to remain in west London for the remainder of the season.