Turkish outlet HT Spor says the Istanbul club want fresh attacking options as interim boss Dirk Kuyt tries to steady the ship after İsmail Kartal’s exit.
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Fenerbahçe are reportedly considering a January move for Bursaspor striker Kelechi Iheanacho after the Nigerian forward’s impressive start to life in Turkey. The report comes from Turkish outlet HT Spor.
Iheanacho joined Bursaspor on a free transfer in the summer after leaving Celtic. He has wasted little time making his mark, with 16 goals and three assists in 12 league appearances for the Green Crocodiles.
Fenerbahçe are keen to strengthen their attack as they look to mount a serious title challenge. They want to close the gap on city rivals Galatasaray.
The Yellow Canaries are fifth in the Süper Lig with 16 points from nine matches. Fans who follow the Turkish league can also read this Bet9ja welcome offer overview before the next round.
A Club in Transition
Fenerbahçe have recently changed managers. İsmail Kartal left his post after the derby defeat to Galatasaray.
Former Liverpool winger Dirk Kuyt has taken charge on an interim basis. Kuyt had been Kartal’s assistant, and the club has said he will lead the team until a new coach is chosen.
His first big test is a Champions League game against Liverpool on Wednesday, November 4. That is a tough introduction.
Would Iheanacho fit what the club needs? His goals suggest he would, but a midseason move is rarely simple. Anyone curious about promotions can read what a Bet9ja promotion code does first.
A Striker in Form
Iheanacho, 30, has found a second wind in Turkey. He left Celtic when his contract expired in June and signed a three year deal with Bursaspor.
Bursaspor lead the 1. Lig and are chasing promotion to the Süper Lig. Iheanacho’s goals have been central to that push.
Any January move would also mean leaving a club he has only just joined. Bursaspor signed him on a three-year contract, so they would be in a strong position in any talks.
Is a move to Fenerbahçe realistic? For now it is only a report, and neither club has confirmed anything. Readers who follow Nigerian players abroad can also claim YOHAIG deal for Bet9ja members before the next round of games.
Iheanacho will also be watched closely by Nigeria. He returned to the Super Eagles in the friendly against Russia and is expected in the squad for the Tanzania qualifiers.
For now, Iheanacho is focused on Bursaspor. January will show whether the rumour becomes a real offer.
📌 Did You Know?
- Fenerbahçe finished three points behind Galatasaray in the 2025/26 Süper Lig.
- Kartal began his fourth spell as Fenerbahçe coach in June 2026.
- Kuyt, 46, played for Fenerbahçe from 2012 to 2015.
- Kuyt joined Fenerbahçe as Kartal’s assistant after leaving FC Dordrecht.
- Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Roma in their Champions League return on September 10, 2026.
