Tedesco tempts Germany star: Fenerbahce eye up Bayern ace | OneFootball

A transfer bombshell is brewing in Turkey: Fenerbahce Istanbul is apparently looking to sign a midfielder from FC Bayern during the winter transfer window. According to the Turkish portal Fotomac, Leon Goretzka is at the very top of the Turks’ wish list – with Domenico Tedesco playing a central role in the process.

The former Schalke coach, now manager of Fenerbahce, has reportedly made it clear internally that there is a need for reinforcements in midfield.

According to the report, Tedesco is prioritizing two players: Quinten Timber (Feyenoord) and Leon Goretzka, whom he knows very well from his time at FC Schalke 04. Under Tedesco, Goretzka was an undisputed key player in the 2017/18 season before moving to Munich on a free transfer.

The Fenerbahce coach is therefore pushing for the signing of the 30-year-old, as he hopes Goretzka will bring leadership, dynamism, and experience to the center of the pitch.

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At FC Bayern, Goretzka is playing only a minor role this season as well. Under Vincent Kompany, he is mostly used as a rotation player.

Even in the summer, the German international was considered a possible candidate for sale – but Goretzka declined. Now, the Turkish Süper Lig could become an option. Goretzka would be one of many players who have recently tried their luck in Turkey. Ilkay Gündogan and Leroy Sane (both Galatasaray Istanbul) also moved to the Bosporus last summer.

His contract with the German record champions runs until summer 2026, an extension is considered unlikely. A sale in winter would be Bayern’s last chance to collect a transfer fee.

According to information from Fotomac, Fenerbahce plans to start talks with Goretzka and his entourage after the international break. The goal is to sign the midfielder in January for a reasonable transfer fee.

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