28.01.2026 17:10
Romelu Lukaku, who was suggested to Fenerbahçe, was firmly vetoed by Coach Domenico Tedesco due to his recent recovery from injury and lack of readiness.
Fenerbahçe, who has not yet parted ways with Youssef En-Nesyri, continues its contacts for a striker transfer. It has been revealed that a high-profile forward was recently suggested to the yellow-navy blue club, but this name was rejected outright by head coach Domenico Tedesco.
LUKAKU WAS SUGGESTED, DID NOT RECEIVE ACCEPTANCE
Journalist Ertan Süzgün stated in a statement on the Yeni Açık YouTube channel that Romelu Lukaku was suggested to both Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe. Süzgün noted that the Belgian forward was vetoed by coach Tedesco on the Fenerbahçe side.
REASON FOR REJECTION: INJURY AND FITNESS STATUS
Ertan Süzgün said, "Lukaku was also suggested to Fenerbahçe. Domenico Tedesco definitely vetoed this name because he has just recovered from an injury and is not fit." It was reported that Tedesco did not approve of this transfer because he did not find the player's physical condition sufficient.
HAD REACHED A PEAK OF 100 MILLION EUROS
Romelu Lukaku reached the highest market value of his career at 100 million euros in 2021. The 32-year-old striker, whose current market value is shown as 15 million euros, has a contract with Napoli until June 2027.
JUST RETURNED TO THE FIELD
Lukaku, who has been injured since the beginning of the season, recently recovered and played for 11 minutes in the match against Juventus on January 25.