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.