August 13, 2026 Transfer News: Lukaku to Fenerbahçe, Martinelli Bid

With three weeks left before the summer window closes, Süper Lig clubs are having a busy stretch. Here are the standout developments from August 8-13, 2026.

Lukaku to Fenerbahçe: Deal Agreed with Napoli

Fenerbahçe's search for a new striker has reportedly reached a breakthrough. The Istanbul giants agreed terms with Napoli over the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, with reports suggesting a fixed fee of €6 million plus add-ons that could push the total to around €9 million. The 33-year-old Belgian forward is expected to sign a two-year deal worth €10 million per season. Medical checks and paperwork were reportedly in their final stages as the two clubs finalized the transfer fee.

Backup Striker Option: Official Bid for Ayase Ueda

While the Lukaku deal remained unconfirmed, Fenerbahçe's management reportedly activated a plan B by submitting a formal offer above €20 million to Feyenoord for Japanese striker Ayase Ueda, who scored 25 league goals last season. Feyenoord is said to be holding out for around €25 million, while Ueda himself is reportedly still weighing a possible move to the Premier League instead of Turkey.

Amrabat Returns to Istanbul

Sofyan Amrabat, who spent last season on loan at Real Betis and featured for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, has returned to Istanbul for medical checks and resumed training at Fenerbahçe's Samandıra facility. Coach İsmail Kartal's assessment is expected to determine whether the midfielder stays with the squad or is loaned out again.

Galatasaray Table €45m Official Bid for Martinelli

After talks over AC Milan's Rafael Leao stalled, Galatasaray shifted focus and submitted a formal €45 million offer to Arsenal for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. If completed, the deal would rank among the most expensive transfers in Turkish football history. Arsenal is reportedly still deliberating over the bid.

Package Loan Offer for Ethan Nwaneri

Alongside the Martinelli pursuit, Galatasaray is also said to have presented a package proposal involving a loan move for Arsenal's young talent Ethan Nwaneri. The two offers were reportedly bundled together in talks with Arsenal, though the English club has not issued an official response.

Trabzonspor Close In on Darwin Nunez

Trabzonspor's long-pursued move for Darwin Nunez is reportedly nearing completion. The Black Sea club reached a preliminary agreement with Al-Hilal on a loan deal, under which Trabzonspor would pay the 27-year-old Uruguayan striker €8 million in net wages, with Al-Hilal covering the remaining roughly €14 million salary gap. The player's close friendship with former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah is said to have played a role in his willingness to join. Only administrative formalities reportedly remain before signatures are completed.

Beşiktaş Eye Arthur Melo

Beşiktaş have opened talks with Juventus over Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo as they look to bolster their midfield ahead of the new season. The 29-year-old, who previously worked under Beşiktaş coach Vincenzo Italiano at Fiorentina, is reportedly open to a move to Istanbul, though no official bid has been submitted yet. Sources close to the club suggest the situation could be resolved by the end of August.

Record-Breaking Moves Across Europe

England's transfer market has also been busy: Manchester City broke their club transfer record to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for €135 million. Arsenal strengthened their squad with signings including Piero Hincapie and Christos Tzolis, while Liverpool reportedly completed a surprise loan deal for Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo. This flurry of activity in Europe's top leagues is putting added pressure on Süper Lig clubs to move quickly on their own targets.

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