Leao: Milan make their call, Fener won't blink
AC Milan have communicated their decision on Rafael Leao to both Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray (4). The details are not public, but your board has drawn a line, they will not abandon their principles or walk into Galatasaray's trap in this race (3). It is a standoff, and Fenerbahçe are holding firm.
UEFA squad submitted, two names missing
Fenerbahçe filed the UEFA squad list for the Champions League third qualifying round against Sturm Graz (1) (6). Two players were left out entirely (6). The Vedat Muriqi decision also raised eyebrows, specifics are still emerging (1).
Kavanagh to referee Sturm Graz first leg
English referee Chris Kavanagh has been appointed for the first leg against Sturm Graz (2). No Turkish official, UEFA went abroad for this one.
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Departure incoming, fee set
One departure is taking shape. The club has decided to part ways with a star player and priced the move (10). No name confirmed yet, but with the foreign-player squeeze on, someone has to go.
Tedesco wants one of yours
Sturm Graz coach Domenico Tedesco has identified a Fenerbahçe player he wants to bring in during this transfer window (11). Awkward timing, with the two clubs about to face each other in Champions League qualifying.
Spurs join the Leao and Osimhen chase
Tottenham are now in the frame. The BBC reportedly obtained their transfer list, and both Rafael Leao and Victor Osimhen are on it (8). Roberto De Zerbi wants a top-level attacking addition, and those two names sit right at the top (8). Fenerbahçe are not alone in this market.
Lucumi race could fill Fener's coffers
Beşiktaş and Galatasaray are fighting over Jhon Lucumi, and that is good news for your club. Fenerbahçe stand to benefit financially from whatever fee the Colombian centre-back commands (13).
Fener among top spenders on over-30s
Fenerbahçe rank third among all clubs globally for transfer fees paid on players aged 30 and over since the 2023-24 season (5). A stat that raises questions about squad planning, but also shows ambition.
Ex-target finds a new home
A player previously linked with Fenerbahçe has officially signed for an Italian club (12). The saga is over, he was never yours.
Ilıcalı and Yıldırım head to court
Acun Ilıcalı and Aziz Yıldırım are now legal adversaries. A dispute over club boxes at the stadium has escalated to court (9). Two massive figures in Fenerbahçe's orbit, and it has turned ugly.
Fan reactions
Away in Poland, some Fenerbahçe fans were reportedly beaten by Turkish police while a banner was being taken down during the Górnik Zabrze match. The same banner was later displayed at Zabrze's home ground. The mood among supporters online is raw, anger directed more at the police response than at the result. See the thread.
