One down, one to go, Fenerbahçe 1–0 Gornik Zabrze
Your team took the first step Tuesday night. Fenerbahçe beat Gornik Zabrze 1–0 in the Champions League second qualifying round at home (3). It was tight, it was nervy, and it was enough. Talisca scored the goal that separates the sides heading into next Wednesday's second leg in Poland. Mason Greenwood made his debut and the reception floored him. "He's never seen fans welcome him this loudly," tweeted Kara (@UTDKarra) (3). The return leg is July 29.
Nathan Aké is fine
The sight of Nathan Aké coming off with groin pain against Gornik was worrying. But the scan came back clean. No serious injury, just discomfort (4). He should be available for the second leg. That is a big relief.
Guirassy deal agreed with Dortmund
Serhou Guirassy is coming. Fenerbahçe broke Dortmund's resistance and reached an agreement for the Guinean striker (1). Hürriyet ran the details first. The exact fee is not yet public, but this is a statement signing for Kartal's rebuild.
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Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray circle Rafael Leão
Rafael Leão could leave Milan, and both Istanbul giants want him. Fenerbahçe have entered the race, while Galatasaray are watching closely (5) (10) (13). Leão's Milan exit date is reportedly set (10). This one will get loud.
Talisca scored the winner, but don't expect him to start
He fired the goal that won the first leg. But Talisca's role under Kartal looks limited. Reports in Turkey say he is seen as a rotation option, with very little chance of holding down a regular starting spot (6). A strange situation for the match-winner.
Goalkeeper clearout begins
İrfan Can Eğribayat is on his way out. Gençlerbirliği are waiting for an answer on the deal (7) (14). And he won't be the last, Dominik Livaković is next in line to leave (7). Kartal is reshaping the squad from the back.
Kanté could leave, replacement already lined up
N'Golo Kanté's wages are too high, and Fenerbahçe may cut ties. A surprise replacement is already being lined up, according to Fotomaç (15). No name yet, but the club is moving fast.
Barcelona wanted Greenwood, you got him
Barcelona were in for Mason Greenwood too. Fenerbahçe won the race (8). The English forward arrived from Marseille and made his debut Tuesday. The fan reaction in the stadium told you everything about how much this signing means.
