06.02.2026 11:30
Fenerbahçe mobilized all its resources for a striker move on the last day of the transfer window. While the yellow-navy team is engaged in intense negotiations for Darwin Nunez, Brian Brobbey, and Yuri Alberto, the management and coaching staff continue their efforts to add the right name to the squad until the last moment.
As the last day of the transfer window approaches, excitement is at its peak in Fenerbahçe. The yellow-navy team is racing against time to fill the gap in the striker position following the departures of Youssef En-Nesyri and Jhon Duran. Under the instruction of President Sadettin Saran, the management is focusing on three big names to add another striker alongside Sidiki Cherif: Darwin Nunez, Brian Brobbey, and Yuri Alberto.
ALL EYES ON THE LAST DAY IN KADIKÖY
Despite making significant moves during the transfer period, Fenerbahçe has yet to reach a happy ending regarding forward reinforcement. In this process, where fan pressure has also increased, the yellow-navy team wants to turn the last day of the transfer into a show. The management is keeping three different files open simultaneously, pushing all possibilities until the last minute.
OPTION 1: DARWIN NUNEZ
It is reported that Darwin Nunez, who believes he has lost his first striker role after Karim Benzema's transfer to Al-Hilal, is open to leaving the team. The Uruguayan striker is said to be unhappy with this situation and open to a new adventure. Fenerbahçe management is maintaining contact with both his club and the player's surroundings for the star footballer. The emergence of Nunez's name after the Kante transfer has created great excitement among yellow-navy fans.
OPTION 2: BRIAN BROBBEY
Another alternative for Fenerbahçe is Brian Brobbey, who plays for Ajax. The yellow-navy team has offered a loan deal with a purchase option for the Dutch striker and is continuing to wait. The management is working hard for Brobbey, for whom head coach Domenico Tedesco has given a positive report. However, it is stated that the player's club Sunderland is hesitant about this transfer due to their goal of European cups in the league.
OPTION 3: YURI ALBERTO
According to information reported by ESPN, Fenerbahçe did not receive a result from their initial offer of 18 million euros to Corinthians for Yuri Alberto. The yellow-navy team is preparing to return to the table with a new offer of 25 million euros + 5 million euros in bonuses. It is stated that Corinthians' expectation is 30 million euros, and in a possible sale, 50% of the transfer fee will go to Zenit. The reason for this situation is the special decisions made by FIFA after the Russia-Ukraine war.
TEDESCO: WE WILL KEEP OUR EYES OPEN UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE
After the match against Erzurum in the Turkish Cup, Fenerbahçe's head coach Domenico Tedesco made striking statements regarding the transfer process. Tedesco emphasized that when acquiring a player, they look not only at the position but also at the character and winning mentality, stating, "We will not just buy a forward to get a forward. If we find the right character, we will keep our eyes open until the last minute."