Turkish giants Fenerbahçe are reportedly preparing an ambitious summer recruitment drive as they seek to strengthen their squad following another disappointing league campaign that saw rivals Galatasaray finish ahead of them for a fourth consecutive season.
According to reports in Turkey, the club is targeting a high-profile double signing of Nigeria international Ademola Lookman and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah as part of efforts to reassert themselves as genuine title contenders.Nigerian sports apparel
The proposed moves are being driven by presidential candidates Aziz Yıldırım and Hakan Safi, who are said to be working closely with their respective teams to secure marquee signings ahead of the club’s presidential congress scheduled for June 6 and 7.
Turkish outlet Fanatik reports that both candidates are eager to reach agreements with Lookman and Salah, believing the arrival of the two African stars would signal a new era for the Istanbul-based club.
Fenerbahçe’s interest in Lookman is not new. The club reportedly came close to signing the Super Eagles forward during the January transfer window after reaching agreements with both the player and his club, Atalanta.Nigeria football team
However, the transfer failed to materialise after Atalanta reportedly requested a bank guarantee as part of the deal. The requirement was not met, leading to the collapse of negotiations despite contract documents having already been prepared.
With the transfer falling through, interest in the Nigerian forward has remained strong among Fenerbahçe supporters, who view him as one of the club’s priority targets.
Recent reports from Spain suggesting that clubs would be willing to listen to offers for Lookman have further boosted hopes that a deal could still be completed during the summer transfer window.
Lookman has enjoyed an impressive rise in European football, establishing himself as one of Africa’s most sought-after attacking talents through his performances for both club and country.
Meanwhile, Salah’s future continues to attract widespread speculation, with Fenerbahçe hoping the prospect of a lucrative offer and a leading role in an ambitious project could persuade the Egyptian superstar to consider a move to Turkey.
Should the Turkish club succeed in landing either player, it would represent one of the biggest transfer statements in recent years as Fenerbahçe attempt to close the gap on Galatasaray and return to the summit of Turkish football
