Tag: Fenerbahce

Former Arsenal and Manchester United star set to move to China

Vyom Chaudhary

Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie is the latest big name to have been linked with a move to China. The Dutch striker joined the Turkish club in a £5m move last summer, and he has been consistently linked with an exit from the club. He has managed to score 17 goals in 35 league games in Turkey, but his time at the club has been anything but convincing. The 33-year-old was also heavily linked with a return to Premier League during, but any move failed to materialise back then. Now,…

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Liverpool defender passes medical ahead of transfer to Fenerbache

Stuart Campbell

Liverpool centre-back Martin Skrtel has successfully passed a medical with Fenerbache ahead of a proposed transfer to the Turkish club, according to the BBC. After moving to Anfield from Zenit St. Petersburg in 2008, the 31-year-old Slovakian internationalist has made 319 appearances, whilst being a constant feature in Liverpool’s starting XI throughout his eight-and-a-half years with the club. During that time Skrtel has won the 2011-2012 League Cup as Liverpool beat Cardiff on penalties, whilst also having been an unused substitute in last season’s Europa League Final, which Jurgen Klopp’s…

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Barcelona want Manchester United defender, star midfielder also linked with exit

Vyom Chaudhary

La Liga giants Barcelona are eyeing a move for Manchester United defender Marcus Rojo, according to the reports. The Sun claims that Barcelona are planning to make a move for the unsettled defender in the summer. The report states that the Catalan club will table an initial bid of £12 million for the Argentina international. The 26-year-old, who arrived in a £16 million deal from Sporting Lisbon in 2014, has made only eight league appearances for the Red Devils. Rojo recently revealed that he will be leaving the Manchester club when his…

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Chelsea considering shock move for former Manchester United and Arsenal star

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea are in need of goals and therefore striker who can make them. The Blues have brought Alexandre Pato to Stamford Bridge, but are now eyeing a shock move for Robin van Persie, according to The Daily Express. The Dutchman is said to be unhappy at Turkish side Fenerbahçe, with the Blues looking to bolster their frontline before the transfer deadline. Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink doesn’t really have a reliable back-up for Diego Costa, who has found his groove again under the Dutch manager, who replaced Jose Mourinho in December. Loic…

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Fenerbahce plotting swoop for Chelsea pair John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic

Jordan Harris

Fenerbahce are plotting a surprise swoop for Chelsea pair John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic, according to the Daily Express. The experienced defenders are both in the final year of their contracts, and will be able to discuss a free transfer with foreign sides in January (via Express), potentially paving the way for a move to Turkey in the summer. Just a few months ago, the idea of the pair leaving Stamford Bridge – even with their respective deals entering their final years – would have been discarded instantly following their…

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Arsenal rubbish Mesut Ozil exit talks but star admits he wants Turkey move

Steve Green

Arsenal have moved to deny rumours that forward Mesut Ozil is being linked with Turkish giants Besiktas this summer only for the player to admit that he does want to play in Turkey before he hangs up his boots, according to the Daily Express. Reports emerged this week linking the playmaker with a move to Besiktas after the club’s former board member Erol Kaynar claiming talks had been held with the German’s agent. However, in a post on their official Twitter account, Arsenal have confirmed that there is no truth…

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Fenerbahce line up £2.5m offer for Chelsea captain John Terry

Jordan Harris
terry chelsea

Fenerbahce are planning to try their luck and make an incredible bid for Chelsea captain John Terry, according to the Daily Express. The Turkish side are hoping that a bid of £2.5m will be enough to tempt the Premier League champions to part with the 34-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of this season, the Express report. The surprising offer comes just days after The Blues were dismantled by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, in a game that saw the former England skipper replaced for the first time…

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Arsene Wenger pays glowing tribute to Robin van Persie following Turkey move

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his surprise at Robin van Persie’s decision to leave Manchester United for Fenerbahce, and paid the Dutchman a fine tribute by saying that he is one of the best players he ever managed. The 31-year-old ended his 11-year stint in English football last week when he joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce for the knock down fee of just £4.7m (via the Daily Star) following a frustrating campaign at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal told the veteran hit man that he would not be featuring prominently…

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Robin van Persie insists he’s not bitter about Man United exit

Steve Green

New Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie has insisted that he has no hard feelings towards Manchester United following his move to Turkey on Tuesday, the BBC reports. Having spent the past three years at Old Trafford, the 31-year-old fell down the pecking order at the club last term and decided to move on to Turkey in order to resurrect his career. “It’s part of football, it’s part of life. It was a situation where I could see it coming, if I’m really honest,” he said. “I had a good moment…

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(Images) Man United’s Robin van Persie arrives in Turkey to complete Fenerbahce transfer

Steve Green

Manchester United fans are about to kiss goodbye to striker Robin van Persie after he arrived in Turkey to complete a move to Fenerbahce. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Napoli president admits he wants to sell Gonzalo Higuain as Premier League sides prepare bids Liverpool want Fiorentina striker and will use Mario Balotelli to make deal happen The 31-year-old arrived in Istanbul to a heroes welcome, where he was presented with a Fenerbahce scarf and posed for pictures with members of the cheering crowd. With one-year remaining on…

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Arsenal NAMED as mystery club behind £5m Mehmet Topal offer

Steve Green

A mystery club, believed to be Premier League giants, are said to be behind a £5m offer for Fenerbahce midfield enforcer Mehmet Topal, according to the Daily Star. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal make enquiry for Roma defender Arsenal forward sufers setback in recovery from knee injury A report in the Metro on Friday claimed that the Turkish giants had received a bid from an unnamed London club for the international star. Both Tottenham and Chelsea had been credited with an interest in the 29-year-old but Arsenal are…

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Man United step up £60m interest in Thomas Muller as van Persie nears Turkey move

Steve Green
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Manchester United are said to be preparing a renewed offer for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller after allowing current striker Robin van Persie to link up with Turkish giants Fenerbahce, the Daily Star reports. READ MORE: Manchester United News Manchester United working to complete double deal worth £37.7m before pre-season tour Manchester United plan swap deal to seal move for Benfica star The Star claims that United have told the 31-year-old Dutchman that he can go this summer, and have reportedly accepted an offer from Fenerbahce for just £4.7m. He…

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Man United gossip: MASSIVE Muller bid made but Di Maria en route to PSG

Steve Green

Thursday’s biggest Man United news and transfer rumours. Thomas Muller has reportedly been the subject of a £57.4million bid from Manchester United, the Metro reports. The German international has emerged as a surprise target for Louis van Gaal, with Bayern Munich and United officials understood to have discussed his future as part of a wider set of negotiations. Manchester United’s Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, 31, is close to joining Fenerbahce in Turkey after further talks between the clubs, the Daily Mail reports. The Turkish club had initially offered £4.7million…

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Fenerbahce close in on deal for Man United’s Robin van Persie

Steve Green
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Turkish giants Fenerbahce are hopeful of being able to strike a deal with Manchester United for the signature of Robin van Persie after holding further talks with the front man on Wednesday, the Daily Mail reports. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip El Confidencial claim David de Gea’s £228.6m move from Man United to Real Madrid is done Man United reportedly make £99.5m offer to sign Gareth Bale Fenerbahce have made a £4.7m offer for the 31-year-old, and should he accept the deal he stands to earn a three-year…

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(Image) Man United star arrives in Turkey to complete Fenerbahce medical

Steve Green

Forgotten Manchester United winger Nani has now arrived in Turkey ahead of a proposed move to Fenerbahce this week, the Daily Express. READ MORE: Manchester United News  Man United told to pay £35.5m if they want Lazio star, reports suggest Man United to use Jonny Evans to tempt Everton to sell key man The Portugal international is believed to be on his way to the Super Lig club after they agreed a fee of £4.25m with the Premier League outfit and he will now undertake a medical and agree personal…

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Man United striker Robin van Persie AGREES TERMS with Fenerbahce

Steve Green

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is close to sealing an exit from the club as The Guardian understands that he has already agreed personals terms on a move to Fenerbahce. READ MORE: Manchester United News  Man United told to pay £35.5m if they want Lazio star, reports suggest Man United to use Jonny Evans to tempt Everton to sell key man The report claims that the Dutchman’s agent, Kees Vos, has been in Istanbul for the past two days, where he has been locked in talks with the Super…

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Manchester United flop closing in on Old Trafford exit

Jordan Harris

Manchester United winger Nani is closing in on his Old Trafford exit, after reports suggested that will join Fenerbahce by the end of the week, after the two clubs finally reached a breakthrough in talks. READ MORE: Manchester United News Thomas Muller confirms Man United made £113m offer to sign him Ashley Young reportedly agrees new three-year deal with Man United According to the Daily Mail, the Portuguese will complete a £3.5m move to the Turkish side, after being told that he has no future with the Premier League side.…

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Man United turn to Raheem Sterling as replacement for departing winger

Steve Green

Manchester United are set to become the latest club to declare an interest in Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling as they look for a replacement for their own departing winger Nani, according to the Daily Star. READ MORE: Man United told they can have Mario Mandzukic Man Utd make HUGE announcement regarding star’s future Man Utd fixture list Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal had been on the trail of Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale, but the Welshman has declared his intention to stay in Madrid, forcing the Dutchman to move…

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David Ospina ‘on the verge’ of swift Arsenal exit just one year after joining

Steve Green

Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina is apparently on the verge of sealing a fast exit from the club this summer, with a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce being mooted, according to the Metro. SEE ALSO: Full Arsenal 2015/16 fixture list Leaked images of Arsenal’s 2015/16 away kit Ospina became the first choice Gunners ‘keeper during the second half of the campaign, but is now facing an uncertain future at the club as a deal to sign Chelsea’s Petr Cech draws nearer. And now reports in Turkish outlet HaberTurk say Fenerbahce are…

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