Greenwood, Ake, Muriqi, signed and presented
Three in, and it was a proper event. Mason Greenwood, Nathan Ake, and Vedat Muriqi all put pen to paper in a single signing ceremony, with Muriqi telling the room: "Şampiyon olup tarih yazabiliriz!", we can be champions and make history (6) (7). The club clearly wanted to make a statement. Ake has already said the decision was easy after speaking with Ederson, and the feeling around the squad is that this is a window with intent.
Watkins talks underway
Fenerbahçe are not done. The club has contacted Ollie Watkins' agent to open discussions, with Aston Villa's 30-year-old striker now a concrete target (3) (9). It is early, but the approach is direct. Adding Watkins to a forward line that already includes Muriqi would give your team options no other side in Turkey can match.
Fred's agent flies in as Atlético-MG circle
Fred could be on the move. His agent is traveling to Turkey for talks, with Brazilian side Atlético-MG watching closely (5). Atlético-MG director Pedro Daniel did not hide the interest: "It's public that we've had some conversations with him, but it's much more about the club where he has a contract than about us." The new foreign-player limits in Turkey might force your club's hand (5).
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Champions League squad submitted, no new signings yet
The UEFA squad list for the second qualifying round against Górnik Zabrze has been filed, and none of the three new arrivals feature in it (4) (11). The list reflects a squad built before this week's business. The qualifier is where focus sharpens now, and the tie will test how ready the group really is.
Swap talk: Onuachu for Oğuz Aydın
A cash-plus-player offer is reportedly being prepared for Trabzonspor's Paul Onuachu, with Oğuz Aydın going the other way (2). Trabzonspor boss Fatih Tekke is said to value both Aydın and the money. Whether Trabzonspor bite remains to be seen, but your club is pushing.
Diego Carlos headed for the exit
Brazilian side Vasco da Gama have registered interest in Diego Carlos, with reports putting a potential fee around €3 million (10). Carlos is among several foreign players your club may need to move on to navigate the new Süper Lig squad rules.
Beşiktaş battling for two targets
The window is heating up between the Istanbul rivals. Your club is trying to snatch a Belgian star from Beşiktaş's grasp (12), but Beşiktaş are hitting back, club president Serdal Adalı has personally stepped in to try to beat Fenerbahçe to striker Leandro Trossard (13). A two-front derby before a ball is even kicked.
