Fred wanted in Brazil, contract until 2027
Atlético-MG players are publicly recruiting Fred. Renan Lodi told Brazilian media he and Bernard have been hounding their former Brazil teammate to join: "Pelo amor de Deus, venha! You will help us so much" (1). The problem: Fred is under contract at Fenerbahçe until June 2027. Atlético-MG cannot get him on a free, and your club holds all the cards here (1).
Skriniar draws interest from Portugal
Benfica president Rui Costa has opened the door to signing Milan Skriniar (4). Portuguese press are pushing the story hard, and a separate Turkish report claims another club has already come knocking for your starting center-back (2). Sporting director Mário Branco praised Skriniar in a Turkish interview: "Having a player like him makes everyone happy" (5). No indication Fenerbahçe want to sell.
Diaz, Guirassy, Watkins: the targets
Your club is in talks with Real Madrid over Brahim Diaz (11). Separately, Fenerbahçe has shaken hands with two strikers: Serhou Guirassy and Ollie Watkins, and one of them is expected to sign (13). A Premier League right winger, reportedly from a relegated West Ham side, has also been offered to the club (15). Sources say Fenerbahçe is targeting attacking reinforcements aggressively (12).
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Çalhanoğlu won't get new Inter deal
Inter will not renew Hakan Çalhanoğlu's contract. He stays at Inter until his current deal runs out, but there is no extension coming (16). This keeps the door ajar for Fenerbahçe, given the election promises from Hakan Safi that a Çalhanoğlu deal was already in place. Nothing is agreed yet, but Inter's stance changes the landscape.
Lincoln Henrique back in Turkey
Former Fenerbahçe midfielder Lincoln Henrique has joined Bursaspor, returning to Turkish football alongside ex-Trabzonspor man Lewis Baker (9) (10) (14).
Squad deep into pre-season work
The squad is grinding through pre-season at the Topuk Yaylası camp. Players completed lactate tests on Saturday (6), and board members visited the facilities to show support (3).
Ulukaya: 'Fenerbahçe reintroduced me'
Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya spoke emotionally about his sponsorship: "Fenerbahçe reintroduced me to my homeland" (8). The Chobani brand is now visible at the stadium, and Ulukaya described seeing it there as a deeply personal moment.
