September 10, 2026 Transfer Roundup: Talisca Officially Joins Al Jazira, Richarlison-Trabzonspor Collapses, South American Interest in Icardi
Even though Turkey's first Transfer and Registration Period officially closed at midnight on Friday, September 4, the football agenda kept moving throughout the week. Official confirmations right after the deadline, a blockbuster deal that collapsed at the last second, and fresh rumors surrounding a free-agent star gave iTahmin readers plenty to follow.
Talisca Officially Signs for Al Jazira
The long-rumored departure from Fenerbahçe finally became official: Anderson Talisca has signed a two-year contract with UAE club Al Jazira, where he will wear the number 94 shirt. The 32-year-old Brazilian forward, who scored 44 goals and provided 7 assists in 75 official appearances for the yellow-and-navy side, saw his exit accelerated by the club's decision to adjust its foreign-player quota. Fenerbahçe confirmed the move through an official statement, while Al Jazira announced the signing on social media, calling him "Abu Dhabi's pride" joining the squad.
Richarlison-Trabzonspor Deal Collapses, Tottenham Explore New Options
One of the most talked-about deals in the final hours of Turkey's transfer window was Richarlison's proposed move to Trabzonspor — but it fell apart minutes before the deadline. The Black Sea club had already used up its foreign-player slots after signing Midtjylland forward Franculino Dju earlier in the week, and with no room to register another non-Turkish player, the move could not be completed in time. Personal terms had reportedly been agreed, and future teammates Mohamed Salah and Fabinho were even said to have called the Brazilian to encourage the switch, but the club-to-club paperwork simply didn't get done before the window shut. According to English media reports, Tottenham are now working on alternative destinations for the forward, exploring options in Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Portugal — with the Saudi Pro League's transfer window, which stays open until October, seen as a particularly live possibility.
South American Surprise Interest in Mauro Icardi
Mauro Icardi's future remains unresolved after his departure from Galatasaray as a free agent. Italian media continue to link Lazio with the Argentine striker, but this week the plot extended to South America: according to reports, Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro's technical staff — whose top target had been Richarlison — are said to be ready to turn their attention directly to Icardi if that pursuit falls through. The club is expected to reach out to the 32-year-old's representatives shortly to discuss terms. No official offer or signature has emerged from either Icardi's camp or Atletico Mineiro; the story remains at the speculation stage for now.
With Turkey's summer window closed but several other markets around the world still active, and a number of prominent free agents still searching for a club, the transfer beat stayed lively this week. Richarlison's eventual destination and Icardi's decision are shaping up to be the two storylines worth watching most closely in the days ahead.
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