Atletico Madrid keen to beat Liverpool and Manchester United to signing of young Turkey talent Yusuf Yazici as Spanish giants 'lodge £12.4m bid'

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Atletico Madrid are leading the race for Manchester United and Liverpool target Yusuf Yazici, according to reports in Turkey.

The Trabzonspor youngster is being followed by a number of top European clubs, but Turkish newspaper Hurriyet report that Atletico are the most serious suitors.

Yazici's current club are in no rush to part ways with the midfielder, but Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are said to have lodged a £12.4million offer for the player.

Yusuf Yazici has starred for Trabzonspor and a number of European clubs are keen on him

The 20-year-old made his debut last season, and has since made 31 appearances, improving as the weeks go by.

Currently, he has recorded six goals in his first-team career, and he is being tipped to shine at the highest level for club and country.

AC Milan and Monaco are also keeping tabs on the talented youngster, as he continues to shine in the Super Liga. 

Yazici made his debut for the Turkish national side this year too, featuring in a World Cup qualifying win over Kosovo back in June.

He registered an assist for Turkey's fourth goal in the 4-1 win, and is expected to play a further part in the months and years to come. 

The midfielder made his debut for Turkey this year and Atletico have bid £12.4million for him