Chelsea. Bayern Munich. Sporting CP... Enes Unal could have his pick of clubs this summer.

But it will take something special to tempt the 18 year-old away from Bursaspor, where he is being celebrated as the best attacking talent seen in Turkey since 'Kral' - Hakan Sukur.

He only turned 18 last month, but Unal already boasts a full season of senior football under his belt, his first senior goals and a first senior cap at 17. Sukur didn't make his international debut until he was 21 years of age.

"I've grown, improving physically in the past year. This helped me cope with the step up (from youth football)," stated Unal in a rare interview last season.

It was at youth level that Unal's potential first came to the notice of European heavyweights. His 200-plus goals for Bursaspor's youth teams made headlines across the continent and - at 15 years of age - attracted a surprise offer from Chelsea

His former junior coach, Necmettin Kocaman, confirmed: "Chelsea made an offer for Enes. Nevertheless, we hope that he will play first for our team before making such a big step."

Later that year, Unal made Super Lig history, scoring for Bursaspor to become the competition's youngest ever goalscorer at 16 years and 107 days. That it was in a 1-1 draw with Istanbul giants Galatasaray made the achievement all the more significant.

"I had been planning for this game for the past two or three days. It'd dominated my thoughts," recalled Unal. "Even now, I know if I had the chance to get on the field, I'd score.

"Our captain, Ibrahim Ozturk, said the same. I came on and scored. It happened as I had planned. I was so happy."

After Chelsea, Sporting CP came knocking, offering €1.5 million that winter transfer window for the teen. But Recep Bolukbasi, the Bursaspor president, wasn't interested in selling - particularly at Sporting's valuation.

"Look, every player has his price, that's obvious," he stated. "But we have no plans to sell anyone - especially a player like Enes, who is a product of Bursaspor's (youth) system."

And there were no complaints from Unal's camp over the decision. The striker's father, Mesut Unal, is a former pro, and enrolled Enes in Bursaspor's junior academy at six years of age.

"Bursaspor has been very good for Enes," says the former Balikesirspor defender. "The coaching has been excellent and the environment good for his development.

"There's never been a reason to look elsewhere."

With transfer interest growing, having an ex-footballer as a father available for advice is something Unal values.

"I leave these things to my father and my agent. I have bigger things to worry about on the field. They take care of the stuff off the pitch.

"I'm very happy at Bursaspor. This is my club. This last season I've tried to represent Bursaspor the best way possible. I'm happy to take the responsibility."

But with the summer transfer window now wide open, the future of Unal is coming into sharp focus.

Chelsea, where football director Michael Emenalo remains a big fan, has again been in touch, with Turkish media sources suggesting a £7 million bid has been lodged. Emenalo has spoken with Unal's camp about spending time at Chelsea's new partner club, Excelsior Mouscron, in Belgium.

In Germany, Bayern Munich have monitored Unal's progress since his breakthrough goal almost two years ago. Werder Bremen, meanwhile, had two scouts follow the youngster in the final rounds of the Super Lig season - and also posted them for Unal's international debut against Luxembourg.

"They say there's no players coming through in Turkey," Unal's agent, Batur Altiparmak, declared earlier this season. "But there's many teams who want Enes.

"Clubs from Spain and Germany are following him.

"They wanted him at (Borussia) Monchengladbach. We shook hands, but the president (Bolukbasi) wasn't interested.

"But it's Enes' destiny. One way or another, he will end up in Europe."

And with his deal having just over a year to run, Bolukbasi is facing increasing pressure to sell.

In December, Altiparmak regarded "€3-4 million" as a good price for Unal. But with a first cap now to his name, Chelsea and Emenalo recognise his value has increased in recent months.

For the moment, Bolukbasi is keeping his powder dry. And Unal's camp are happy with that.

"Turkish clubs think too much in the short-term," complained Altiparmak. "They're always looking for the quick profit."

But either with a sale or a new contract offer from Bolukbasi, Unal's camp know they hold a winning hand.