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Atletico Madrid keen to beat Liverpool and Manchester United to signing of young Turkey talent Yusuf Yazici as Spanish giants 'lodge £12.4m bid'

Atletico Madrid are leading the race for Manchester United and Liverpool target Yusuf Yazici, according to reports in Turkey.

The Trabzonspor youngster is being followed by a number of top European clubs, but Turkish newspaper Hurriyet report that Atletico are the most serious suitors.

Yazici's current club are in no rush to part ways with the midfielder, but Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are said to have lodged a £12.4million offer for the player.

Yusuf Yazici has starred for Trabzonspor and a number of European clubs are keen on him
Yusuf Yazici has starred for Trabzonspor and a number of European clubs are keen on him

The 20-year-old made his debut last season, and has since made 31 appearances, improving as the weeks go by.