13.11.2026 11:53
Fenerbahçe, aiming to strengthen its midfield during the mid-season transfer window, has set its sights on Shakhtar Donetsk. It has been claimed that the yellow-and-navy club has added 22-year-old Brazilian footballer Marlon Gomes, who plays for the Ukrainian team coached by Arda Turan, to its transfer list. It was stated that technical director Emre Belözoğlu will meet with Arda Turan regarding the transfer, while the management is prepared to spend 20 million euros.
The candidates have begun to become clear at Fenerbahçe, who want to add a midfielder to their squad during the January transfer window. After Bidon, who plays for Corinthians, Danilo from Botafogo and Yasin Ayari from Brighton, Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian player Marlon Gomes was also added to the list.
It was claimed that the 22-year-old player rose to the top of the list because he complies with the 10+4 rule in the foreign player quota and his cost is seen as more advantageous than the other candidates.
EMRE BELÖZOĞLU WILL MEET WITH ARDA TURAN
It was stated that Fenerbahçe's management will take action for the transfer after the approval of head coach Emre Belözoğlu. It was claimed that the yellow-navy team plans to hold the first meeting during their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on November 25.
It was reported that Emre Belözoğlu will also meet with Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan and ask for help with the transfer. It was stated that Fenerbahçe has set aside 20 million euros for the Brazilian midfielder.
SHAKHTAR DONETSK HAD PAID 12 MILLION EUROS
Shakhtar Donetsk added Marlon Gomes to their squad from Brazilian representative Vasco da Gama on January 26, 2024. The Ukrainian team paid 12 million euros for the young player's transfer fee. It was claimed that the Brazilian player, who has worn the Shakhtar Donetsk shirt for about 3 years, may also be warm to an offer from Fenerbahçe.
HIS GAME CHANGED WITH ARDA TURAN
Marlon Gomes, who transferred to Shakhtar Donetsk during Marino Pusic's tenure, stood out more for his attacking side under the Dutch coach. He contributed 8 goals and 5 assists in 47 matches he played with Pusic.
After Arda Turan took office, it was stated that the Brazilian player improved his defensive side. Gomes recorded 2 goals and 6 assists in 46 matches he played under Arda Turan.
HE SUFFERED 3 INJURIES, MISSED 12 MATCHES
Marlon Gomes suffered injuries 3 times during the period he has worn the Shakhtar Donetsk shirt since January 2024. The Brazilian player was unable to play in a total of 12 matches due to his injuries.
HE ALSO WORKED WITH A FORMER FENERBAHÇE FIGURE
There is another name with a Fenerbahçe connection in Marlon Gomes's career. Claudio Maldonado, who wore the yellow-navy shirt in 2008-2009, worked with the Brazilian player during his time as an assistant coach at Vasco da Gama.