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Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic has lashed out at speculation linking controversial striker Kerem Bulut to a move abroad.
Bulut is one of a host of players, including goalkeeper Ante Covic and striker Tomi Juric, to come off contract at the conclusion of the Wanderers’ Asian Champions League campaign this year.
Bulut was initially signed only for the Wanderers’ ACL campaign but became a member of their A-League side as an injury replacement for injured forward Brendon Santalab.
Reports have emerged several European clubs are circling with a Turkish top-tier side believed to have already tabled him an offer.
But Popovic would not be drawn on the topic.
Asked if Bulut was in his plans for next season he said: “All of them are in my plans.
“I’m not going to comment on speculation when things come out in the papers that come from God knows where.
“If you hear something from our club in terms of a player fine, but at the moment it’s just speculation.
“It’s the same with all the players. I don’t see you asking about any other player.
“There’s a process we follow in terms of re-signing players and bringing players in and that doesn’t change.
“Would I like to have him? Well we’ll see.”
Bulut has become a fan favourite since scoring a brace in his debut in the heated Sydney derby two months ago with the Red and Black Bloc holding out a sign which read “Bulut Stays” ahead of their 2-1 win over Adelaide on Saturday.
He has since become their leading goal-scorer with five strikes this season.
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