Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are after Vedat Muriqi

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, having pressed the button for next season's squad planning, have effectively clashed in the transfer market. The two arch-rivals have begun a relentless race to sign Kosovan striker Vedat Muriqi once again, just as they did in the 2019-2020 season.

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, who are battling for the Super Lig title, have now come face-to-face off the pitch to strengthen their forward lines. According to an exclusive report by Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto, the two Turkish giants have stepped up their efforts to sign their old acquaintance Vedat Muriqi, who currently plays for Mallorca.

''OKAN BURUK IS PERSONALLY INVOLVED: HE CALLED HIS FORMER STUDENT''

On the Galatasaray side, manager Okan Buruk has initiated the transfer operation. It has been learned that the experienced coach personally called the Kosovan center-forward, who was his former student during their time at Çaykur Rizespor. It is stated that Buruk has begun efforts to persuade the goalscorer to wear the Galatasaray jersey by explaining the yellow-red team's goals for the upcoming season.

''FENERBAHÇE WANTS TO COMPLETE THE UNFINISHED STORY''

Upon this move by their arch-rival, the Fenerbahçe management took immediate action. The yellow-navy side had made an intense effort to add the 32-year-old striker to their squad during the winter transfer window, but the operation was unsuccessful due to the rigid stance of the Spanish club Mallorca. This time, Fenerbahçe is preparing to knock on Mallorca's door with a solid offer, leaving nothing to chance.

The two clubs had also waged a major transfer war for Muriqi before the 2019-2020 season, and Fenerbahçe, which won the battle at that time, managed to bring the player to Kadıköy.

"My club didn't allow it, otherwise I was returning"

Muriqi, who holds the title of the top scorer in Mallorca's history and has turned heads with the 22 goals he scored in Spain this season, gave a signal of a return to Turkey in a statement he made during the winter break and used the following expressions:

"There was a possibility of me transferring to Fenerbahçe during the winter transfer window, but permission did not come from my club. If the club had wanted to sell, it would have happened; it didn't."

Among the information received is that the Kosovan star, who has become a club legend by reaching a total of 57 goals in a Mallorca jersey, has placed the Turkey option at the top of his list now that his club is open to selling him this summer.

News Source: 12punto