The latest transfer rumours surrounding Fenerbahçe include a new link with Lens defender Malang Sarr. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 7 possible arrivals and 10 potential exits, with the hottest storyline right now concerning Bernardo Silva. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours.
Malang Sarr
On Thursday, it was reported that Fenerbahçe are monitoring Lens defender Malang Sarr as part of their transfer planning. The club has monitored the 27-year-old in the past. The left-footed French centre-back has revived his career at Lens after a period of decline at Chelsea. Sarr's contract expires at the end of the season but contains a one-year extension option, though it is said the defender is more inclined to leave. Al Hilal and Anderlecht have also been linked with the former France U21 international, whose market value is €15.00m according to Transfermarkt.
Karim Konaté
Fenerbahçe is interested in Karim Konaté, a 22-year-old Ivorian forward who plays for RB Salzbourg, according to a report on Wednesday. The player is reportedly not hurrying to decide on his future and is said to prefer a transfer to a club in one of Europe's five major leagues. After over three years with the Austrian team, Konaté appears prepared for the next stage of his career. His club, with whom he has a contract until June 2028, is understood to be open to his departure for a substantial offer. Africafoot exclusively revealed that Paris FC had shown interest last summer.
Romelu Lukaku
According to a Fanatik report on Wednesday, Romelu Lukaku is the primary target for Fenerbahçe. Lukaku had a crisis with Napoli after refusing to return to the club on March 26, which led to his exclusion from the squad. He recently met with Napoli management and it was agreed he would train in Antwerp until May 24 in exchange for a financial penalty. Both parties agreed that Lukaku, who is entering the final year of his contract, will be sold this summer. Napoli is prepared to sell the player for a fee significantly lower than the approximately 30.7 million Euro they paid in 2024. Fenerbahçe will reportedly begin official talks before the end of the season and aims to use its good relationship with Napoli.
Bernardo Silva
On Wednesday, Fanatik reported that Bernardo Silva prefers to stay in Europe and play in the Champions League rather than move to Saudi Arabia. The player's reason for leaving Manchester City is reportedly the weather in Manchester, with Istanbul seen as a suitable option. A day earlier, Yağız Sabuncuoğlu reported that Fenerbahçe had quickly started preparing an offer, prompted by the player's desire to determine his new team before the World Cup.
Vedat Muriqi
According to 'Sabah Spor' on Tuesday, Fenerbahçe has a preliminary agreement with Vedat Muriqi. The club still needs to finalize negotiations with RCD Mallorca, who are reportedly demanding an initial transfer fee of ten million euros. That same day, Fanatik reported that Fenerbahçe has taken an initiative for Muriqi and is working intensively to bring him back. The report added that Muriqi has communicated that he is ready to return and sent a message for the club to reach an agreement with Mallorca.
Min-jae Kim
Min-jae Kim is considered a candidate for sale at FC Bayern and is attracting significant interest from Fenerbahçe, as of Tuesday. However, there is no indication from the player's side of a need for change. Kim has a high-paying contract with FC Bayern that runs until 2028.
Pape Matar Sarr
Pape Matar Sarr could leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer for an offer of 50 million pounds sterling, according to a report on Thursday. The Africafoot editorial team has exclusively revealed that Fenerbahçe is interested in the profile of the Senegalese central midfielder. His market value is currently estimated at 32 million euros on Transfermarkt.
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