According to reports in the French press, Marseille is planning a midfield transfer in the winter transfer window. It has been stated that İsmail Yüksek is one of the names the French team is following. The yellow-dark blue management is not willing to sell Yüksek unless an exceptionally high offer is made.

According to Turkish media outlets Sabah and FotoMaç, Olympique Marseille was present to supervise Turkish international İsmail Yüksek during the derby between Besiktas and Fenerbahçe. Last summer, another Ligue 1 club, Lyon, reportedly explored a potential transfer for the 27-year-old midfielder, who is valued at €10 million. The player is under contract until 2027 and could potentially join Marseille if the club is convinced by their scouting. Yüksek, who joined Fenerbahçe in August 2020, has 28 caps and one goal for Türkiye, and has provided four assists in one Süper Lig appearance this season.