10.10.2025 11:47
Fenerbahçe has accelerated its planning for the winter transfer period. The management's primary targets include a midfielder who can play in the number 8 position and a striker who can make an immediate impact. However, the transfers will not be limited to just these two. Fenerbahçe also plans to strengthen its defense with a leader-type center-back. Merih Demiral is at the top of the center-back list.
Fenerbahçe has accelerated its planning for the mid-season transfer period following a fluctuating performance in the first part of the season. President Sadettin Saran and head coach Domenico Tedesco have taken action to address the deficiencies in the squad. A surprise player from the national team has come into the spotlight for the yellow-navy team.
REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE MADE IN THREE AREAS
In line with Tedesco's report, the management has started to take action for transfers in the midfield, forward, and center-back positions during the winter transfer window. Among the primary targets are a midfielder who can play in the number 8 position and a striker who can make an immediate impact.
However, these two transfers will not be the only ones. Fenerbahçe also plans to add a center-back with leadership qualities to the defense line.
FIRST TARGET: MERİH DEMİRAL
According to Fanatik's report, Merih Demiral is at the top of Fenerbahçe's center-back list. It is known that Merih, who has long wanted to return to the yellow-navy club where he was raised, is currently playing for Al-Ahli. The 26-year-old national center-back, whose contract will expire at the end of the season, has not yet made a new agreement with his club. President Sadettin Saran places great importance on this transfer due to Merih's leadership character and warrior spirit.
ALTERNATIVE: DIEGO LEITE
If the Merih transfer does not materialize, Fenerbahçe will turn to Diego Leite, who plays for Union Berlin. The 26-year-old Portuguese defender stands out with his left foot and his contract expires at the end of the season. Leite, who was also on Galatasaray's agenda previously, wants to open a new chapter in his career after his adventure in Germany.