Leao bid being prepared, Milan set to receive official offer
This is the one. Fenerbahçe are at a critical point in the Rafael Leao pursuit and are readying an official bid to AC Milan (6). The club wants the Portuguese winger in Istanbul quickly.
The pursuit is not without risk. While fans watch for Leao, the club has also been working the England route for attacking reinforcements (11). The striker search is separate and just as urgent.
Guirassy deal dead, Jackson now in the frame
Dortmund would not budge on Serhou Guirassy, so Fenerbahçe have walked away (5). The new target is Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. The club has grown tired of Dortmund's unyielding stance and a move for Jackson is now being pushed (5).
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President Aziz Yıldırım told the High Council meeting that a striker signing would be completed "within this week" (12). The identity of that forward has now emerged (12).
Sturm Graz at home on Tuesday
Your team host Sturm Graz on Tuesday in the Champions League third qualifying round (1) (10). This is the start of the European campaign proper. Preparations are underway (10).
Ümit Akdağ swap: Cengiz Ünder plus €5m
A surprise defensive move. Fenerbahçe are offering Cengiz Ünder plus €5 million to Alanyaspor for stopper Ümit Akdağ (7). A domestic-player solution using a familiar formula.
Ismaila Sarr says yes
Fenerbahçe have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr (8) (9). The player has reportedly accepted the offer. The deal is not yet finalised with Palace.
Academy gets a new boss
Chris Van Puyvelde has been named head of the Fenerbahçe academy (3). The Belgian's appointment was covered in SABAH Sport.
Two more on the radar
Aliağa FK want to take Adem Yeşilyurt on loan (2) (13). Separately, Sidiki Cherif has surprise suitors, though no club names have surfaced yet (11).
Women's team sign Hungarian striker
Zsanett Bernadett Kajan has signed for Fenerbahçe women's team in the Kadınlar Futbol Süper Ligi (4).
A player on the agenda announces his decision
One player on Fenerbahçe's transfer list has publicly revealed his choice about his future (13). Details remain thin but a decision has been communicated.
Fan reactions
Supporters on r/soccer are sceptical about the Leao chase, with some suggesting both Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray have failed to close a deal and that the winger may stay at Milan after all. The mood is a mix of frustration at another protracted saga and hope that the England alternative produces something concrete. Join the discussion.
