Third signing done, Aziz Yıldırım gave the order
Fenerbahçe have wrapped up their third transfer of the window. President Aziz Yıldırım gave the direct instruction to close the deal, and it is done (9). The player's name has not been made public yet, but the club moved fast on this one.
Guirassy talks stall, five players could be sold
The Serhou Guirassy pursuit has hit a wall. Fenerbahçe and Borussia Dortmund have not reached an agreement on the transfer fee (4). To fund the move and reshape the squad, the club is now prepared to offload five players (4). Vedat Muriqi is being lined up as an alternative if the Guirassy deal collapses (4).
Vlahovic offered as Plan B
Agents have proposed Dusan Vlahovic to Fenerbahçe as a striker option while the Guirassy situation drags on (3). That one would sting across the city, Beşiktaş fans are already unsettled by the prospect of Vlahovic in yellow and navy (3). Nothing beyond agent-level talks for now.
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Talisca packing his bags
Anderson Talisca looks ready to leave. Reports from Turkey say the Brazilian is preparing for a departure (8). Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, are the club being linked (1) (2). A move to the Championship would be a surprise, but the Ilıcalı connection makes it plausible.
Centre-back hunt: Sarr and Faes on the radar
Fenerbahçe have made a substantial offer for free agent Malang Sarr, formerly of Chelsea (5). The proposed numbers are turning heads. Meanwhile, Belgian centre-back Wout Faes remains on the shortlist, with Belgian media keeping the story alive (6).
İrfan Can back but not wanted
Goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat has returned from his loan at Samsunspor, but the club has no plans for him (7). He is expected to leave again before the window shuts.
Emre Mor starts fresh in the Netherlands
Former Fenerbahçe winger Emre Mor has begun training with NEC Nijmegen after his contract expired (10). A clean start in the Eredivisie for the 28-year-old.
