Fenerbahçe is actively pursuing Georges Mikautadze, having faced him and Olympique Lyonnais in the Europa League last year. The Turkish club is making significant efforts behind the scenes to secure the Georgian forward, as they contend with strong competition from other interested parties, including Galatasaray, who have reportedly been interested in Mikautadze since last winter. Despite the substantial interest from Fenerbahçe and others, any progress on Mikautadze's transfer is currently paused pending the final decision from the DNCG, expected on July 10. In the meantime, Lyon's challenging financial situation, worsened by their relegation to Ligue 2, has prompted them to consider several player departures, making Mikautadze's potential move a feasible option for the club.