Muriqi picks Fenerbahçe over Galatasaray
Vedat Muriqi has reportedly turned down Galatasaray and chosen Fenerbahçe. The Mallorca striker, who previously played for your club, has reached an agreement with presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım, according to reports from Turkey and Spain (2) (8). The move hinges on Yıldırım winning the election and negotiating a fee with the Spanish side.
Two strikers incoming, Yıldırım camp claims
Barış Göktürk, part of Aziz Yıldırım's campaign list, was blunt: "We are signing two strikers" (6). One looks to be Muriqi. The other? Mahmut Uslu, also on Yıldırım's team, dropped a name fans will love: "Who wouldn't want Osimhen!" (9). Yıldırım's camp says the transfer work is already done and the deals will be unveiled if he wins (4).
Kim Min-jae pursuit gets expensive
Both Yıldırım and rival candidate Hakan Safi want Kim Min-jae back from Bayern Munich. But it won't come cheap. Bayern and the South Korean defender's personal demands are now on the table, and the numbers are steep (3).
Safi's striker target revealed, salary doubled
Hakan Safi isn't sitting idle. His camp has identified a star striker and reportedly offered double his current salary to bring him to Kadıköy if Safi wins the election (5). The player's name remains under wraps, but the ambition is clear.
Montella talks planned after World Cup
Aziz Yıldırım plans to sit down with Vincenzo Montella after the World Cup to discuss the manager's job at Fenerbahçe (7). Meanwhile, Jorge Jesus, recently let go by Al Nassr, has admitted Fenerbahçe is a possibility for his future, along with another Turkish club (1).