Dutch centre-back Stefan de Vrij, who will become a free agent this summer, was proposed to Fenerbahçe by managers. While Fenerbahçe's management has not yet officially responded to the proposal for the 34-year-old, it was noted that they are viewing the proposal positively. Several other clubs, including Olympiakos Piraeus, Al Hilal, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest, have also been linked with the defender.