Nene goes under the knife
Fenerbahçe's Malian midfielder Dorgeles Nene has undergone surgery, the club confirmed (1). No timeline has been given for his recovery, but losing him now hurts, Nene has been a key figure in your midfield. You'll want to monitor how this impacts the squad rotation in the coming weeks.
Jorge Jesus leaves Al Nassr, hints at Fenerbahçe return
Jorge Jesus has officially parted ways with Al Nassr and did not hold back when asked about Fenerbahçe. "Fenerbahçe is the only team I haven't won the league with. Maybe that story needs an ending as well," he said (4) (6) (8). The Portuguese coach stated that coaching Benfica is off the table, but Turkey remains a possibility. For you, this lands hard, the man who brought an electric brand of football to Kadıköy might not be done with the club yet.
Salah says yes, waiting on the board
Mohamed Salah has reportedly said 'yes' to a Fenerbahçe move, with the Liverpool superstar waiting for the club's management to give the final green light (5) (14). It's a blockbuster claim and one that would reshape the Süper Lig overnight. Keep your expectations measured, presidential elections add a layer of uncertainty, but the signal is real.
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Two presidential candidates, two big striker plans
Candidate Hakan Safi has already made moves for a striker, with Ömer Topbaş and Serhou Guirassy on his list (9). Meanwhile, Aziz Yıldırım is pushing for Randal Kolo Muani and is reportedly building a squad around Aykut Kocaman's 4-2-3-1 system, with Alexander Sörloth also in the frame (12) (13). Two very different visions for the attack are emerging, and the election outcome will define which one you get.
Fred wanted by Atlético-MG
Brazilian side Atlético-MG have met with Fred's representatives and are pushing for a transfer (10). The midfielder remains under contract at Fenerbahçe, but the Brazilian club are serious. Losing Fred would leave a gap in the engine room, something to watch as the summer window approaches.
Robertson and Sergen Yalçın: rivals circling
Beşiktaş have reportedly made an offer for Liverpool's Andrew Robertson, a player also on Fenerbahçe's radar (11). Separately, Beşiktaş are considering a managerial name previously linked with Fenerbahçe (7). The rivalry isn't waiting for next season, it's already heating up in the transfer market.
Fan reactions
The mood online is electric around Jorge Jesus. His post-title comments about an 'unfinished story' at Fenerbahçe have fans dissecting every word, most want that story to continue. Salah's reported 'yes' is being met with a mix of disbelief and wild excitement, though many are cautious until the presidential election is settled. Join the discussion on Reddit
