"Merih Demiral is taking steps towards Fenerbahçe."

Fenerbahçe, which has been in crisis due to injuries in the defense line, will make a move to bring back Merih Demiral, who left the club's youth system years ago, to Saudi Arabia this week.

While Fenerbahçe celebrated a victory against RAMS Başakşehir, they lost one of their key defenders, Rodrigo Becao, due to injury. Becao's season-ending injury has signaled a new crisis for the yellow-navy team.

BECAO OUT FOR 6-8 MONTHS

Rodrigo Becao, who started the match in the starting eleven, was taken off on a stretcher after suffering an unfortunate injury. According to the initial statements from the club, it is estimated that the Brazilian defender will be out of action for 6-8 months. This development has created a significant gap in Fenerbahçe's defense line.

Becao's injury marks the second major loss for Fenerbahçe's defense this season. Previously, Jayden Oosterwolde had ended his season due to an injury sustained in the match against Samsunspor. These two absences have created a serious crisis in defense.

THEY HAVE PUT MERİH ON THE RADAR

Merih, who left Fenerbahçe's youth categories in 2016 to join Sporting, and later transferred to Alanyaspor and Sassuolo, had his major breakthrough at Juventus. Merih Demiral, who was transferred to the Italian giant for 19.5 million Euros, was also a key player for the national team and was transferred to Atalanta for 21 million Euros.

After spending nearly 4 years in Italy, Merih was transferred to Saudi Arabian team Al Ahli for 16.6 million Euros. This season, he has played in 18 matches. Fenerbahçe will push all conditions for Merih, who is also one of the important defenders of the national team, and will activate the loan option if necessary.