Fenerbahce have reportedly ramped up their efforts to land Manchester City’s veteran right-back Kyle Walker, making a significantly improved financial proposal to lure the England international to Istanbul. The Super Lig runners-up are preparing for life after Bright Osayi-Samuel, whose contract concludes at the end of June. With his likely departure, the Istanbul-based club is eager to secure a high-profile replacement, and Walker is at the top of their shortlist.
Jose Mourinho paid a heartfelt tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota on the sidelines of the British Grand Prix. The football world has been left devastated by the tragic death of the Portugal international, who passed away in a fatal car crash in northern Spain on Thursday. The 28-year-old forward was travelling with his brother when their Lamborghini suffered a tyre failure, veered off the road and burst into flames.
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly targeting Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard as part of his efforts to reshape the Turkish side’s frontline. With the departure of multiple key players, Fenerbahce are undergoing a significant attacking rebuild. Allan Saint-Maximin has returned to his parent club Al-Ahli Saudi FC after an underwhelming loan spell in Istanbul, while veteran forward Dusan Tadic has exited the club following the expiration of his contract.
Jose Mourinho has aimed a veiled dig at Newcastle over the atmosphere created at St James’ Park during the clash with Benfica, which the Magpies won 3-0. The Geordie faithful pride themselves on the hostile reception they generate for away players and fans, with a raucous atmosphere regularly created in the ground, and they will not take kindly to hearing the Special One’s negative comments.