
Fenerbahçe has come to the verge of finalising negotiations over the transfer of a world-famous footballer. In addition, another star player who plies his trade for a French club has been personally approved by José Mourinho. Tomorrow the Yellow-Navy Blues will stage a gala ceremony to celebrate a new kit sponsorship agreement with adidas, and the board aims to crown the evening by announcing a historic strengthening of the squad. Sporting director Devin Özek is literally working day and night to prepare every detail flawlessly and prevent even the slightest hitch.
Big Surprise for the Fans
With the opening of the summer transfer window the Canaries intend to blow up the news agenda with two breaking stories at once. Under the charismatic guidance of José Mourinho, meticulous planning for next season’s squad is under way, and the club is preparing a truly lavish gift for its army of supporters that, in the coaching staff’s view, will breathe additional confidence into the long-awaited title push.
New Demands Also Met
Earlier Fenerbahçe had already shaken hands with Al-Nassr over a loan for Jhon Duran, but the forward himself did not give instant consent. Sporting director Devin Özek therefore immediately flew to Colombia, where the 21-year-old striker was spending his holiday. Duran put forward a list of additional conditions for the Istanbul giant’s offer—from personal bonuses to everyday details—and the board, eager to close the deal as soon as possible, accepted every one of them.
Even the House Was Shown
When the talks entered their final phase, Devin Özek showed Duran a video of the luxury house prepared for his accommodation and explained in detail what opportunities awaited the footballer in Istanbul. Sources note that the young sharpshooter, who decided to leave Saudi Arabia due to adaptation difficulties, was deeply impressed by the living conditions in the Turkish metropolis.
If He Manages to Fly In Tonight…
The Jhon Duran deal is now on the home straight. People close to the negotiations emphasise that the Colombian star is ready to give a firm “yes” to the Yellow-Navy Blues. The presentation timetable is scheduled literally to the minute: tomorrow, during the event marking the revival of co-operation with adidas after many years, the board plans to make a splash by unveiling the new kit bearing the name Jhon Duran. If the striker can be brought to Istanbul this evening as planned, he will be able to step onto the stage in the new strip and greet the fans in person.
Asensio Given the Green Light
Meanwhile, agents are virtually every day offering the club fresh star names, and the most eye-catching of them is Marco Asensio. Having studied the dossier on the Spanish attacking midfielder, José Mourinho responded without hesitation: “Let’s take him.” After that, the process turned into purely technical negotiations.
According to information from within the club, the first official contact with PSG over Asensio is scheduled for this week. After completing his mission in Colombia, Devin Özek will immediately head to Paris to deal with this transfer. The Parisian giant, which loaned Asensio to Aston Villa in the second half of last season, now wants to part with the player permanently and hopes to receive an appropriate fee.
If the Transfer Fee Is Right…
As a substantial budget has already been set aside for Jhon Duran and Milan Škriniar, Fenerbahçe would prefer to loan Asensio with an option to buy. However, if PSG names an acceptable price, the Istanbul club is ready to complete a permanent transfer straight away. Asensio operates with equal confidence on both flanks, can play behind the striker and, if necessary, perform as a false nine, considerably widening the team’s tactical arsenal.
José Mourinho wants to see a genuine pace-dribbling “rocket” on the left wing, while he plans to entrust the right flank to a creator of Asensio’s calibre, capable of conjuring chances out of nothing and orchestrating the play of his teammates. Fenerbahçe’s ultimate goal is to dress two new stars in the fresh kit at once and turn tomorrow’s unveiling into a historic show for the entire fan community, adding even more intrigue to the race for the Turkish Süper Lig title.