Kim Min-Jae return gathering serious momentum
Fenerbahçe want to bring Kim Min-Jae back. Multiple Turkish outlets report the club has made contact about re-signing the centre-back from Bayern Münih, but it won't be straightforward, Juventus and Galatasaray are also circling (2) (3). The South Korean was immense during his time at Fenerbahçe and remains a fan favourite. If he returns, your defence suddenly looks a lot more solid.
Aziz Yıldırım turns to France for a striker
Presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım has shifted his striker search to the French market, according to reports (4). No name is confirmed yet, but the signal is clear: he wants a forward who can make an instant impact. With the election approaching, every transfer promise matters.
Hakan Safi dangles world-class coach and Maldini visit
Rival candidate Hakan Safi is making big moves. He claims he can bring a world-famous coach who previously managed Galatasaray to Fenerbahçe (5). Separately, Safi had invited Paolo Maldini to Istanbul, but those plans have now changed (7). Still, the fact Maldini was even linked to a Fenerbahçe project is a signal of the ambition being pitched to fans.
