The winter transfer agenda of the 'Big 4': Krunic, Ndidi, Talisca, Nwakaeme

With the completion of the 14th week in the Süper Lig, the winter transfer window is drawing closer. Teams are looking to make targeted transfers to strengthen their squads during this period. As of December 6, 2023, according to transfer rumors surrounding the 'Big 4', Fenerbahçe's persistence for Krunic continues. Ndidi stands out for Galatasaray. The passion for Talisca continues at Beşiktaş. Trabzonspor, meanwhile, wants its former star Nwakaeme back.

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The 14th week of the Süper Lig has been completed. While Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray did not drop points, Beşiktaş had to settle for 1 point. Trabzonspor, on the other hand, lost 1-0 at home to Kayserispor.

Beyond the league race, the transfer race among the 'Big 4' is also ongoing.

According to a report by Sabah, Fenerbahçe, having decided to strengthen the center-back position during the mid-season transfer window due to consecutive injuries in the defensive line, has added Konyaspor's experienced player Adil Demirbağ to its transfer agenda upon the recommendation of head coach İsmail Kartal.

It was stated that the yellow-navy team aims to finalize the transfer in a cost-effective manner, given that the 25-year-old center-back has entered the final 1.5 years of his contract.

BOEY FOR 20 MILLION EUROS

Galatasaray is preparing to offer a new contract to Sacha Boey, who has 1.5 years left on his current deal and is the lowest-paid foreign player on the team, with a salary that could rise up to 2 million Euros per year, significantly higher than his current 480 thousand Euros. If the French right-back does not accept this offer, the Galatasaray management will place the player on the transfer list. It was noted that the yellow-red management aims to generate at least 20 million Euros in transfer fees from Boey's departure.

EXCITING TALISCA DEVELOPMENT

According to a report by Fanatik, Beşiktaş President Hasan Arat, who reached an agreement with the Al-Nassr club before the elections regarding "priority in player transfers," is reported to be making his first move in the transfer market for Anderson Talisca. It was said that the Saudi club could approve the Brazilian star's departure if they sign a new player for Talisca's position.

FOR THE LOVE OF KRUNIC

Italian giant Milan has conveyed that they are now awaiting an offer from Fenerbahçe for the Bosnian defensive midfielder Rade Krunic, whom they tried hard to keep during the summer transfer window but could not convince to extend his contract.

LOCKO IS COMING

Galatasaray, not wanting to exercise the mandatory purchase option for Angelino, is planning to send the Spanish player back to Leipzig and is reportedly aiming to sign Bradley Locko, who plays for Reims, as his replacement.

THE 'CHERRY' NDIDI

It was emphasized that Galatasaray has added Nigerian defensive midfielder Wilfried Ndidi, whose contract with Leicester City expires at the end of the season, to its transfer agenda in line with the request of head coach Okan Buruk, who has been unable to find a suitable partner for Lucas Torreira.

ORTIZ SURPRISE

It was stated that Galatasaray is considering Leo Ortiz, who has been performing successfully at RB Bragantino, as an alternative to replace Victor Nelsson, who has expressed his desire to leave the team due to being a substitute.

It was reported that the yellow-reds will conduct a cost analysis for the 27-year-old Brazilian center-back, who has 3 more years left on his contract with his club.

IS NWAKAEME RETURNING?

Trabzonspor is actively working to bring back its former player Anthony Nwakaeme, who continues his career at Saudi Arabian League side Al-Fayha. It was noted that the 34-year-old Nigerian footballer has begun negotiations with his own club to terminate his contract following the burgundy-blue club's instruction to "get your release and come."

DISAPPOINTMENT WITH DEMİRBAY

According to a report by Takvim, it has been determined that Kerem Demirbay, who has had limited playing time at Galatasaray, wants to leave the team during the mid-season break. It was reported that German Bundesliga teams Union Berlin and Werder Bremen are interested in this successful player.