Fenerbahçe's transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest reports linking the club to Guinean international striker Mohamed Bayo. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 9 possible arrivals and 7 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, though the hottest storyline right now is about Jonathan David.
Mohamed Bayo
On Wednesday, it was reported that Fenerbahçe is interested in the profile of Mohamed Bayo, a 27-year-old Guinean international striker, and is monitoring his development. The player is valued at approximately 4 million euros and has also attracted interest from Beşiktaş. It is reported that several teams from major European leagues, including Stuttgart, Fribourg, Lazio, and Celta de Vigo, have made inquiries about the player following his successful season with Gaziantep, where he is on loan from LOSC Lille. Bayo's contract with the French club is until June 30, 2027.
Romelu Lukaku
On Wednesday, it was reported that Fenerbahce has initiated negotiations for Romelu Lukaku, who has been declared undesirable at Napoli, and that progress has been made. Sadettin Saran informed presidential candidates Hakan Safi and Barış Göktürk about the developments. It is stated that the forward has approved a move to Fenerbahce, and progress has been made concerning contract duration and salary issues. According to Voetbalnieuws, Fenerbahce considers Lukaku an urgent solution and will make an official offer shortly. It is claimed that Fenerbahce will offer the 32-year-old striker a salary of 15 million Euros.
Serhou Guirassy
According to Fanatik on Wednesday, Fenerbahce has initiated negotiations for Serhou Guirassy and progress has been made. Sadettin Saran informed presidential candidates Hakan Safi and Barış Göktürk about the work related to Guirassy. It was stated that the forward has approved a move to Fenerbahce, and progress has been made regarding contract duration and salary matters. Dortmund's transfer fee expectation for Guirassy is 40 million Euros.
Mohamed Salah
According to Turkish outlet A Spor on Thursday, Mohamed Salah wants to continue his career in Europe, despite advances from Saudi Arabia. The outlet reports that Fenerbahce have held two meetings with Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, and that another round of talks with the player's representatives is planned for the coming weeks. The report states Salah expects an annual salary of €20m (£17m).
Nene Dorgeles
On Tuesday, it was reported that VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund are competing to sign Fenerbahçe's winger Nene Dorgeles. It is reported that Stuttgart has made a concrete offer estimated at 22 million euros, while Borussia Dortmund has made a first proposal of around 18 million euros. Fenerbahçe has set a minimum price of 25 million euros for the player.
Dominik Livaković
On Tuesday, Tomo Ničota from Germanijak reported that Crystal Palace is interested in signing Dominik Livaković. Dinamo has not had any contact with Fenerbahce regarding this topic and is waiting for elections at the club to determine with whom negotiations could occur. A separate report from Tuesday noted that Fenerbahçe is asking for a fee of approximately five million euros, which is not considered a problem for the London club.
Alexander Sørloth
On Monday, it was reported that Fenerbahçe administrators held talks with Atletico Madrid and Alexander Sörloth to add him to their squad. The administrators stated that they reached an agreement with both the club and Sörloth, but claimed that Domenico Tedesco did not want the player due to issues he had with him during his time at Leipzig. The Italian coach's side denied this, stating that while Fenerbahçe's administrators made great efforts, no agreement was reached and Tedesco never prevented the move.
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