Michael Parker's transfer to the Turkish Süper Lig is imminent, according to Walfoot. Parker is ready to join the league, and Kocaelispor should sign him for a fee of 1 million euros. He is expected to travel to Turkey in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Kocaelispor is one of several clubs in talks with Örgryte IS for Michael Parker. It is also reported that Sturm Graz, Konyaspor, and Beşiktaş are negotiating for the 21-year-old English centre-back. Parker was rested as a precaution against Halmstad, playing only the final 30 minutes. He is expected to leave Sweden during the current window, with developments anticipated in the coming hours. Parker, who joined Örgryte IS in February 2026, has a contract until the end of 2028 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €2.00m. He has made 18 appearances in the Allsvenskan this season.