Fred on the way out?
Your Brazilian midfielder Fred is being linked with a move to Atletico Mineiro (3). The 31-year-old apparently has plans to return to Brazil once his current contract expires, which has one season left to run (8). And he's not the only one reportedly eyeing an exit — another unnamed Fenerbahçe player has allegedly bought a house in his home country as the June presidential election approaches (11).
Conte tug-of-war heats up
Both presidential candidates want Antonio Conte in the dugout. Aziz Yıldırım and Hakan Safi are locked in a battle over the Italian manager, with Yıldırım also promising to resolve uncertainties around transfers and the head coach position after taking office (7) (10).
Yıldırım's transfer plans take shape
Yıldırım isn't waiting around. He's targeting Hoffenheim centre-back Albian Hajdari, 22, to shore up the back line (9). Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe are planning to move on from Ederson and have scheduled talks for May 30 with French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier (6).
Greenwood still keen on Fenerbahçe
Mason Greenwood has reportedly rejected other offers and is hopeful of a move to Fenerbahçe. The Marseille forward is a target of presidential candidate Hakan Safi (4).
İrfan Can Kahveci returns
Turkish international İrfan Can Kahveci is back from his loan spell at Kasımpaşa and available for selection again (13).
Konyaspor reach cup final after knocking you out
Konyaspor, who eliminated Fenerbahçe earlier in the competition, are through to the Turkish Cup final after also beating Beşiktaş along the way (5). A reminder of what might have been.
Quick hit: Robertson link
Fenerbahçe are reportedly interested in Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson, though the presidential election is said to be complicating any potential move (1).