18.10.2025 15:40
Fenerbahçe plans to make a quick start to the mid-season transfer period. The management's agenda includes two star players, Merih Demiral and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Aiming to add Merih Demiral from Al-Ahli and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Al-Hilal to their squad, the yellow-navy team has begun initiatives in this direction.
Fenerbahçe has turned its attention to Saudi Arabia to strengthen its defense and midfield. The management has started initiatives for two star players with both domestic and international experience.
DEFENSIVE PRIORITY: MERIH DEMIRAL
The first target for the yellow-navy team in defense is Merih Demiral. The national stopper, who plays for Al-Ahli, will have his contract expire at the end of the season. Fenerbahçe's management has accelerated its contacts to add the 26-year-old player to its squad during the winter transfer period. The club places great importance on the Merih transfer due to his domestic status.
MIDFIELD TARGET: MILINKOVIC-SAVIC
Although the first target for the midfield is Leon Goretzka, the focus has shifted to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after Bayern Munich's negative response. The Serbian star, who plays for Al-Hilal, also has a contract that expires at the end of the season. According to Fanatik's report, Fenerbahçe will begin official contacts for this transfer shortly.
BOTH CLUBS WANT NEW CONTRACTS
Both Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal want to sign new contracts with their star players. However, the players' thoughts of returning to Europe strengthen Fenerbahçe's position. Developments regarding these two names are expected to become clearer during the January transfer period.