Yüksel Yıldırım commented on rumors about Kerem Demirbay, stating 'Türkiye'de Kerem Demirbay'ın maaşını verecek bir Anadolu kulübü yok. Uyguna oynarım derse her zaman kapımız açık.' This implies that no Anatolian club in Turkey can afford Demirbay's salary, but Samsunspor would be open to him joining if he agrees to play for a lower salary.

Samsunspor, aiming to participate in European competitions, is interested in acquiring Kerem Demirbay from Galatasaray. Samsunspor's President Yüksel Yıldırım expressed a strong desire to have Kerem in the team. It is learned that if Kerem agrees, Galatasaray will allow the transfer during the summer transfer window.