11.08.2026 11:21
Fenerbahce, who have reached an agreement with Romelu Lukaku, are expected to shake hands with Napoli on economic terms within 48 hours. The yellow-navy club aims to first eliminate Sturm Graz to advance to the Champions League play-off round, and then announce the transfer of the Belgian star.
Fenerbahce, wanting to finalize the striker transfer, has reached the final stage for Romelu Lukaku, with whom they have been in talks for a long time. According to reports in the foreign press, the yellow-navy blues have reached an agreement with the 33-year-old Belgian striker on personal terms. Negotiations with Napoli over the transfer fee are ongoing to complete the transfer.
NAPOLI WANTS 12 MILLION EUROS
It was stated that Napoli has requested a transfer fee of 12 million euros for Lukaku. It was noted that the gap has narrowed in the talks between Fenerbahce and the Italian club, and the parties are very close to an agreement. The yellow-navy blues are expected to find a middle ground on economic terms with Napoli within the next 48 hours.
FIRST STURM GRAZ, THEN LUKAKU
According to the news from Sabah, Fenerbahce's management plan for announcing the Lukaku transfer has also become clear. The yellow-navy blues aim to eliminate Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round to advance to the play-off round, and then announce the Lukaku transfer to the public. Fenerbahce had gained a significant advantage before the rematch by winning the first match played in Kadikoy 2-0.
EYES ON THE CRITICAL MATCH
Thus, Fenerbahce wants to experience the joy of advancing in Europe first, and then the announcement of a major transfer, on the same day. If the talks with Napoli conclude as expected, it is planned that the yellow-navy blues will announce the Lukaku transfer after the Sturm Graz match.