Trabzonspor eye €32m Brentford midfielder Yarmolyuk as January boost

Trabzonspor have turned their attention to the Premier League ahead of the January transfer window, identifying Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk as a target to reinforce the team. The Black Sea Storm are actively scouring the market for a dynamic box‑to‑box midfielder capable of contributing at both ends of the pitch.

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Yarmolyuk, 22, fits the tactical profile, having struggled for consistent starting minutes in West London this season despite registering a goal and an assist across eight Premier League appearances. Trabzonspor’s recruitment team believe the Ukrainian international’s desire for regular first‑team football could work in their favour, though it remains unclear whether the Süper Lig side will pursue a loan arrangement or a permanent transfer. The club hold an advantage in negotiations through their established relationship with ProStar, the agency representing Yarmolyuk, which also manages current Trabzonspor defender Arseniy Batagov, providing a direct channel for discussions.

Structuring a deal with Brentford presents significant financial hurdles, as Yarmolyuk is valued at approximately €32 million and signed a six‑year contract extension with the Bees in May 2025 that runs until 2031. Trabzonspor are in the preliminary stages of assessing the feasibility of a move, with formal talks with Brentford expected to open shortly as they look to bolster their squad for the second half of the campaign. The Turkish side are currently second in the Super Lig and also competing in the European Conference League.