According to reports, Samsunspor was very interested in recruiting French winger Jonathan Ikoné, 27, during the summer transfer window. The president of the Turkish club was attracted by the player's profile, but the sporting director, Fuat Çapa, decided not to proceed with the transfer. Samsunspor ultimately signed Tanguy Coulibaly instead, and Ikoné subsequently joined Paris FC, where his contract runs until 2027. According to Transfermarkt, the player's market value is €7.00m.