As part of Fenerbahçe's efforts to sign a 'number 8' midfielder in the mid-season transfer window, football director Devin Özek has reportedly been in Germany for discussions with various club executives and managers. It is alleged that one of the targets is 21-year-old German-Turkish midfielder Umut Tohumcu. The club has inquired about the demands of Hoffenheim for the player, who came through their academy and has represented Germany at multiple youth levels. Tohumcu is considered a player with a bright future. It has been suggested that he is open to a move as he has recently been confined to the bench at the Blue-Whites, making just four appearances in the Bundesliga this season. His current contract with the German club runs until June 2028. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €6.00m.