Yasin Oztekin, who is a Turkish international and a friend of Akturkoglu, expressed in an interview with Radiospor his belief that Akturkoglu is likely to transfer to Barcelona this season. Oztekin conveyed his opinion that Akturkoglu possesses the ability to play for Barcelona and anticipates that the transfer will occur within a year. Akturkoglu has been showcasing impressive performance at Benfica, consistently scoring goals or providing assists in every match. He was transferred to Benfica from Galatasaray for a fee of €12 million, which many sports analysts in Turkey consider to be surprisingly low. Akturkoglu is currently bound by a contract with Benfica until 2029, with a release clause set at €60 million.