James Penrice leaving AEK Athens?
Turkish clubs Besiktas and Basaksehir are showing interest in the 27-year-old Scottish left-back, who was Hearts’ player of the year last season. This season, he has made 12 appearances for AEK Athens in the Super League 1, providing 4 assists. He joined the Greek club in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €2.3 million, and his contract with the club runs until June 2028. It is reported that AEK Athens rejected a bid from Rangers in January 2026 valued at approximately €3.5 million. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €2.50m.
Turkish clubs Besiktas and Basaksehir are showing interest in the 27-year-old Scottish left-back, who was Hearts’ player of the year last season. This season, he has made 12 appearances for AEK Athens in the Super League 1, providing 4 assists. He joined the Greek club in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €2.3 million, and his contract with the club runs until June 2028. It is reported that AEK Athens rejected a bid from Rangers in January 2026 valued at approximately €3.5 million. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €2.50m.
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