According to French media Les Transferts, Marsilya's rival Lyon has also approached Fenerbahçe for Yusuf Akçiçek. With Lyon entering the race, it is expected that Yusuf might transfer to France for a fee close to Fenerbahçe's demand of 25 million euros.

Lyon is among the European clubs interested in signing Yusuf Akçiçek from Fenerbahçe, as reported by TRT Spor. The 19-year-old defender is attracting attention from several clubs, including Bologna and Marseille. Fenerbahçe is expecting to secure at least 25 million euros from his transfer. While Lyon is keen, Marseille has been the most proactive, with their president, Pablo Longoria, meeting Fenerbahçe's president, Ali Koç, in Istanbul. Marseille has indicated they might offer up to 19 million euros for the young talent.