Asensio's return match is set
Marco Asensio has been out a long time. Fenerbahçe now know when he is back (1). The club has assigned him a dedicated coach to push the recovery (3). That is how much they need him.
Lukaku has no goals, no assists, no panic
Romelu Lukaku has not scored or assisted yet for Fenerbahçe. Mark van Bommel is not worried. "No goals, no assists, no panic," the Belgium coach said, adding that he sees Lukaku growing towards his top level (4).
Fenerbahçe want Samir El Mourabet, 20
Fenerbahçe have moved for Samir El Mourabet. The 20-year-old Moroccan midfielder is the target as the club starts its mid-season work (2). Midfield is the priority after two defeats in the first six weeks (11).
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Trabzonspor wanted him too
Fenerbahçe made a surprise mid-season move for a player Trabzonspor also wanted (9). No fee or name confirmed yet.
January double swoop
Fenerbahçe management took criticism for a thin summer window. They are working on January now. Aziz Yıldırım is waiting for the transfer period, with two stars in the frame (10) (12).
Guirassy has a rival
Serhou Guirassy, a summer target for Fenerbahçe, is now wanted by Manchester United, per Africa Foot (5).
Gabigol opens the door to Turkey
Gabriel Barbosa, Gabigol, has made a decision that opens a Turkey possibility for Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe or Galatasaray (13).