Fenerbahçe has firmly denied recent rumors linking their manager, José Mourinho, to a potential move to Premier League club Everton. Speculation about the Portuguese manager joining the English side had been gaining momentum, prompting the Turkish club to clarify the situation.

In a statement published in the Sunday edition of “Hurriyet,” a prominent Turkish newspaper, Fenerbahçe emphasized Mourinho’s full commitment to the club and his focus on achieving success in both domestic and European competitions.

The club dismissed the rumors as baseless and reiterated their confidence in Mourinho’s leadership.

“There is no offer from Everton, and even if there was, Mourinho only has Fenerbahçe in mind. He is completely focused on his job,” the club stated.

Reports also suggest that Mourinho’s camp, including his agent Jorge Mendes, was unaware of these rumours, adding to the surprise surrounding the speculation. Mourinho, who took charge of Fenerbahçe in the summer of 2024, is determined to challenge Galatasaray’s dominance in the Turkish Super Lig.

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Jose Mourinho has openly admitted to having a “problem” with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following the forward’s recent move to Galatasaray, fierce rivals of Fenerbahce, where Mourinho is currently managing.

Mourinho’s relationship with Osimhen dates back to their time in Italy’s Serie A, where Mourinho coached AS Roma and Osimhen was a key player for Napoli. Now, with Osimhen making a summer switch to Turkey after potential moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli fell through, the two will cross paths once again.

While Mourinho acknowledged Osimhen’s immense talent, he pointed out a specific trait that frustrates him when facing the Nigerian star on the pitch. Although he didn’t elaborate on the exact issue, the comment hints at the challenges of managing and competing against a player of Osimhen’s caliber.

“He’s an incredible talent. Galatasaray have secured a fantastic player,” Mourinho said in an interview with HT Spor.

“I’ve never had an issue with him personally, but there’s one thing about him that irritates me when he’s on the opposing team. During one of our Roma-Napoli encounters, I took the time to speak with him.

I told him, ‘You and Salah are currently the best African players, following in the footsteps of legends like Drogba, Eto’o, and Weah. But you cannot continue to play the way you do.’ He tends to go down too easily, and that’s where my problem lies.”

Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray may be short-lived, as sources claim that his loan agreement includes a release option that top European teams may activate as early as the January transfer window.

This implies that the Nigerian may be in England in a few of months after leaving Turkey.

Osimhen is scheduled to make his Turkish Super Lig debut on September 14, when Galatasaray face Rizespor. Just a week later, the striker might face Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.

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Manchester United have announced the signing of Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

The Turkish international joins United on a four-year contract with a one-year extension option for a sum of just over £4 million, replacing Dean Henderson as the club’s backup to first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Henderson’s departure from Manchester United was announced on Thursday evening.

The 26-year-old has joined Crystal Palace on a permanent basis for a sum of £15 million plus £5 million in add-ons, having made only 29 first-team appearances in a 12-year stint with the club. Henderson has been looking for first-team opportunities for some time and spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest.

Bayindir told club media upon joining: “It is a huge honour to join Manchester United and become the first Turkish player to represent this incredible club.

“I have a passion for success, and I will give everything to help this special group of players to achieve our ambitions.

“I cannot wait to start working with such an experienced goalkeeping unit. We will support each other and drive high standards every day so that each of us is ready to perform whenever called upon.”

John Murtough, Manchester United football director, added: “Altay is an excellent addition to our squad and adds further quality to our already strong group of experienced goalkeepers. 

“Having consistently performed at a high level in a strong European league, he has the qualities to support us in achieving our ambitions across all competitions this season and beyond.”

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Welcome to United, @AltayBayindir_1! 🇹🇷🧤#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2023

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