Ilkay Gündogan is currently in crisis. After Galatasaray’s defeat in Portugal in their Champions League opener, there has been a barrage of fierce criticism.
When Galatasaray Istanbul play, interest is no longer confined to Turkey, with many fans in Germany also following them avidly. SPOX tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the matches in the Süper Lig, Champions League and the Türkiye Kupasi.
Mohamed Salah has proven that class is permanent by shattering a long-standing Turkish Super Lig record during his sensational debut campaign with Trabzonspor. The Egyptian forward, who ended his iconic nine-year association with Liverpool this summer, has hit the ground running in the Black Sea region despite his new club's turbulent start to the season.
Fenerbahce captain Milan Skriniar issued a firm wake-up call to his team-mates following a 2-1 derby defeat against Besiktas. Despite opening the scoring at the Chobani Stadium, Skriniar admitted Fenerbahce left too much space open defensively and must improve before facing Roma in the Champions League.
Dusan Vlahovic scored the winning goal as Besiktas completed a 2-1 comeback victory over Fenerbahce in the Trendyol Super Lig derby. Following his match-winning display, the Serbian striker praised captain Orkun Kokcu for providing a 'Messi-like' assist at Kadikoy.
A fiery Derby d'Italia reunion between former Serie A rivals Dusan Vlahovic and Milan Skriniar headlined Besiktas's dramatic 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce. The former Juventus and Inter Milan adversaries clashed in Kadikoy before Vlahovic struck the winning goal for the visitors.
Leroy Sane’s adventure in Turkey has hit a significant stumbling block, with the former Manchester City star reportedly expressing his dissatisfaction to club officials. Despite Galatasaray's unbeaten start to the 2026-27 campaign, the German international has seen his status within the squad plummet following a high-profile summer recruitment drive.
Tottenham Hotspur outcast Richarlison has received personal phone calls from Mohamed Salah and Fabinho urging him to complete a move to Trabzonspor. The Brazilian forward is desperately seeking an escape route after being frozen out in north London, but negotiations remain complicated ahead of Friday's transfer deadline in the Turkish Super Lig.
Dusan Vlahovic has opened up about his summer departure from Juventus after sealing a free transfer to Besiktas. The Serbian striker strongly denied rumours of excessive contract demands, claiming he was unfairly benched during his final year in Turin due to his expiring deal.
Roberto De Zerbi has officially excluded Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League squad following the collapse of a transfer to Everton. Richarlison is now desperately pushing for a late move to Turkish side Trabzonspor before the transfer window closes on Friday, hoping to link up with Mohamed Salah, having publicly declared that he will dictate his own future.
Folarin Balogun could be heading to Turkey or Saudi Arabia after his $45 million transfer to Everton sensationally collapsed. The United States men's national team forward abruptly abandoned the Premier League switch following significant complications during his medical, leaving Monaco scrambling to find a new buyer.
There is unrest at Galatasaray over Leroy Sane. According to the Turkish newspaper Sabah, the international is unhappy with his playing time and has apparently also been considering a departure.
Mohamed Salah’s new life in Turkey has been plunged into uncertainty following the sudden departure of head coach Fatih Tekke. The former Liverpool icon now finds himself in the middle of a managerial search just five games into his tenure at the Super Lig club.
Trabzonspor have seen a bold attempt to lure Richarlison away from Tottenham Hotspur fall through as the Turkish transfer window enters its final stages. The Super Lig side launched an unsuccessful bid for the Brazilian forward as they look to bolster their attacking options following a period of significant upheaval both on the pitch and in the dugout.
Turkey international striker Deniz Gul has joined Galatasaray from FC Porto for a 10 million euro fee. The 22-year-old forward arrived in Istanbul to complete his medical and sign a five-year contract with the Super Lig giants.
Dusan Vlahovic announced his arrival in Turkish football with a sensational debut hat-trick to propel Besiktas to a resounding 6-2 victory over Corum FK. The Serbian international was the star of the night as the Black Eagles produced an attacking masterclass in Istanbul.
Besiktas delivered a ruthless attacking display to dismantle Corumspor 6-2, driven by a memorable debut hat-trick from Dusan Vlahovic. The Black Eagles turned early pressure into six goals to send a clear message to their league rivals.
