Guirassy deal close
Fenerbahçe are nearing an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for Serhou Guirassy (3). The Guinean striker would be a major coup for the attack, adding serious firepower to Kartal's rebuilt squad. The deal is reportedly in its final stages.
Talisca free-kick gives you the edge
Fenerbahçe 1–0 Gornik Zabrze in the Champions League second qualifying round first leg (1) (2) (4) (5). Anderson Talisca curled in the winner from a free-kick in the 37th minute. Nathan Aké and Dirk Kuijt both featured on debut (4) (5). Your team dominated but could not kill the tie off.
Kartal: new signings 'coming slowly'
İsmail Kartal said Nathan Aké and Mason Greenwood are adapting gradually after the win. "Yavaş yavaş geliyor," he told reporters, meaning they are coming slowly (11). Both players are now registered and eligible for European competition (7). Vedat Muriç also had his license issued but misses the European squad through injury (7).
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Kartal shuts down Fred exit talk
İsmail Kartal gave a clear answer on Fred's future amid speculation he could leave (14). The midfielder had been widely expected to depart, but Kartal put the rumours to rest directly after the match.
Amrabat and Becao on the way out
Two Saudi clubs, Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah, are interested in Sofyan Amrabat, who is not in Fenerbahçe's plans (8). Meanwhile, Venezia want Rodrigo Becao for €2 million (9). Both players appear close to exits.
Sarr slips away, Ederson could follow
Malang Sarr has joined Saudi club NEOM after Fenerbahçe failed to land him (6). In goal, Juventus are targeting Ederson, with a potential fee of €25 million (13).
Chelsea join the race for Archie Brown
Chelsea have entered the race alongside Atletico Madrid for Archie Brown (10). The young defender is on Fenerbahçe's transfer list and attracting heavyweight interest.
What the opposition said
Gornik Zabrze coach Michal Gasparik said Fenerbahçe played exactly as he expected and praised his team's resistance (12) (17). "Futbolda her şey mümkün," he warned, meaning anything is possible in football. Goalkeeper Philipp Schulze, who starred in the first leg, sent a pointed message ahead of the return match (15).
Fan reactions
The mood on Reddit was cautious after the 1–0 win. Fans celebrated Talisca's free-kick but worried the slim margin leaves the tie wide open for the return leg in Poland. See the full thread.
