Transfer activity around Fenerbahçe continues to intensify, with the hottest storyline currently revolving around Ademola Lookman. An analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been linked to 18 possible arrivals and 3 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most significant transfer rumours.
N'Golo Kanté
On Tuesday, journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu reported that Fenerbahce has uploaded the necessary documents for the transfer of N'Golo Kanté to the FIFA transfer portal as part of a player exchange. This followed a Monday report from TRT Spor stating that Fenerbahce had reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad for the transfer. The same report noted the French player would come to Istanbul shortly for medicals and to sign the contract. Fenerbahce official Ali Gürbüz was quoted as saying there is currently no problem with the transfer and that an announcement would be made in one or two days.
Darwin Núñez
According to Fanatik, Fenerbahce began new efforts to sign Darwin Núñez on Tuesday. A previous attempt was unsuccessful after the player reportedly would not accept less than his 25 million Euro annual salary. The management has now authorized agent Mirsad Turkcan to restart negotiations, and the report claimed club president Sadettin Saran held a video call with the striker. On Monday, reports in the Saudi Arabian press indicated that the Al Hilal forward will be transferred to Fenerbahçe.
Christopher Nkunku
Fenerbahce has renewed its interest in acquiring Christopher Nkunku and is preparing to make another move for him, Fanatik reported on Monday. The same report stated that Milan is very close to completing the transfer of Mateta, and if that happens, the Italian club will inform Nkunku that he is not in their plans. Nkunku had previously stated a desire to stay at Milan, but it is reportedly highly likely he may change this position.
Ademola Lookman
There were conflicting reports on Sunday regarding Ademola Lookman. One report stated that Lookman rejected Fenerbahçe, while CalcioMercato reported that Atletico Madrid has acquired the player. However, another update on the same day claimed there is an agreement with Atalanta on a €40m fee, but the deal is currently at risk because there is still no agreement on payment terms and bank guarantees. Talks were said to be continuing to find a solution.
Alexander Sørloth
On Monday, Fanatik reported that Atletico Madrid is now open to offers for Alexander Sørloth after previously having definitively rejected them. According to the report, the club had set a price of 30 million Euro but will likely accept a much lower amount now. It was also stated that Fenerbahce may make another attempt for the Norwegian forward.
Yuri Alberto
Negotiations for Yuri Alberto have resumed, according to a Fanatik report on Monday. The outlet states that the Yellow-Navy Blues have contacted Corinthians for the player. This follows a report from Globo.com on Saturday that Corinthians had refused an 18 million euro proposal from Fenerbahçe for the striker.
Serhou Guirassy
Fenerbahce has inquired with Borussia Dortmund about a transfer for 29-year-old Serhou Guirassy, with the conditions being examined. A potential transfer is reportedly dependent on the departure of Youssef En-Nesyri. However, a deal is considered questionable as Guirassy is a regular starter and Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, has ruled out any additional transfers.
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