Romelu Lukaku, a 33-year-old Belgian striker, has decided he wants to leave Fenerbahçe in January. Since joining in August 2026, he has reportedly been mostly a substitute and has faced criticism. The striker is said to be looking for a club that can offer more playing time and has a healthy, ambitious sporting project.
Everton is considered a leading candidate, as Lukaku is familiar with the club and would like to return to the Premier League. It is reported that other clubs are also interested; AS Monaco is monitoring the situation, while Atlanta United and New York City from the MLS have also shown interest. The main obstacle for any interested team is Lukaku's high salary in Turkey, which he would need to reduce for a transfer to proceed. His contract with the club is valid until June 2027, and he has scored 94 goals in 135 caps for Belgium. Fenerbahçe signed Lukaku from Napoli in August 2026 for a base fee of €6 million, a figure that matches his current Transfermarkt market value.
