Shakhtar's head coach, Arda Turan, personally invited Irfan Can Kahveci to join Shakhtar during a phone call. Turan reportedly received Kahveci's agreement to the transfer. Shakhtar is expected to initiate negotiations with Fenerbahce for Kahveci's transfer.

Arda Turan, the current head coach of Shakhtar Donetsk, has expressed interest in acquiring İrfan Can Kahveci from Fenerbahçe. However, Fenerbahçe's management has indicated that they are not open to transfer discussions at the moment, citing the player's valuable experience and intelligence as vital to their league and European ambitions. Arda Turan, who recently assumed his role at Shakhtar Donetsk after departing from Eyüpspor, is eager to bolster his team with talent from the Süper Lig. Reports from Takvim suggest that Shakhtar has turned its attention to İrfan Can Kahveci after previously showing interest in İsmail Yüksek. Nevertheless, Fenerbahçe's management considers Kahveci's abilities essential for their success in both domestic and European competitions, which makes them reluctant to enter into negotiations at this time.