Greenwood says yes, €50m deal close
Mason Greenwood has said yes to Fenerbahçe. The Marseille forward is set to leave for €50 million, and your club are pushing hard to close it (4). Board member Feridun Geçgel has reportedly flown to France to finalise the deal (13). Roma and Atlético Madrid were also in the race, but it looks like you have won it (4).
Aké deal done and he's already talking like one of us
Nathan Aké is a Fenerbahçe player. The move from Manchester City is permanent, with the fee coming in under his €12m market value (5). Aké did not wait to connect with the fans: "Can't wait to get started," he posted (3). He also said an emotional goodbye to City, calling them "so much more than a club" (8). City now have a hole on their left side following his exit (9).
The club shut down the earlier Greenwood denial
The Greenwood story has flipped fast. Just earlier this weekend the club denied any contact with the player (2). Now, multiple outlets report the deal is on and a board member is in France (4) (13). Sometimes a denial means negotiations are alive. This looks like one of those times.
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Vlahovic derby in the market
Your club and Beşiktaş are both after Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian forward's name was proposed by agents, and Fenerbahçe have entered the picture alongside the rivals (6). The club were already looking at Serhou Guirassy as a striker option, and this adds another name to the list (6).
Richarlison and a Chelsea striker also on the radar
Vedat Muriqi's injury has pushed your club toward fresh options. The English press name Tottenham's Richarlison as a target (10). Separately, a Senegalese striker at Chelsea, loaned to Bayern Munich last season, has also been linked (12).
Yiğit Çolak signed from Galatasaray
A young talent crossed the divide. Yiğit Çolak has joined from Galatasaray (1). No fee details yet. It is a move that will stir debate, but the club clearly see something in him.
Kartal blocks Cherif exit, Mert Hakan stays
İsmail Kartal has made his decision on Sidiki Cherif: he stays. Hamburg wanted the young forward, but Kartal has said no (7). Meanwhile, Mert Hakan Yandaş has signed a new one-year contract at minimum wage (11).
Mauro Júnior interest stalls
The PSV utility man will not be joining, at least for now. Your club did not follow through on their reported interest in Mauro Júnior, and he remains in Eindhoven (14).
