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Leicester City centre-back Wout Faes is attracting interest from four clubs across Europe this summer. The Belgian is expected to leave City in the final two weeks of the transfer window after returning from his loan spell at AS Monaco. Faes was left out of the squad at Notts County on Saturday, with Russell Martin confirming his absence was down to transfer speculation, alongside Stephy Mavididi. The Foxes boss insisted the decision was part of preparing for life without the pair, admitting they "probably" won't be at the club beyond the transfer window. After the draw, he provided another update, saying: "I just think, with the level of interest and discussions we've had, and they've been fantastic for us during pre-season, if I involve them today, then for two weeks I've got guys that are going to be involved in here all season, not in the squad and not involved. "Then I have to say to them, 'by the way, these two guys have gone, now you can come back in', that's difficult to manage. There's no right or wrong. We're navigating change in the best way. They've been really respectful. Like I said, whilst they're here, they train, they're involved, but we have to be prepared to be without them. "If they stay, no problem, I'll be really happy with both being here, but with the level and amount of interest we have, we've turned down bids for both, but that's ongoing. "So we'll see, but I'm not sure anyone will go soon. This is football, right? So it has to be good for us and good for them." Faes has had admirers in Turkey for some time, with Fenerbahce previously reported to have made enquiries earlier in the summer. The four teams showing interest in the defender have been revealed, with Fenerbahce and league rivals Besiktas in the race. Bundesliga side Schalke and Serie A's Lazio are also interested. The transfer window in Turkey closes three days after business stops in England, while Germany and Italy close on the same day (September 1).