# Trabzonspor 2026 transfer activity (July) > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trabzonspor-player-acquisitions-2026 > Updated: 2026-07-31T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 21. After confirming Ruslan Malinovskyi’s three‑year deal on 5 July and adding Portuguese winger Noah Saviolo the same evening, Trabzonspor’s squad continued to take shape at the Mehmet Ali Yılmaz facilities. Negotiations to re‑sign defender Ahmetcan Kaplan stalled over salary expectations, while former striker Felipe Augusto celebrated a Russia Super Cup win with Zenit after his €20 million departure. On 20 July, coach Fatih Tekke praised French midfielder Batista Mendy during the pre‑season camp in Austria. The club now faces a decision on Mendy’s contract, as retaining him would consume one of the limited foreign‑player slots and affect plans to bring in additional foreign forwards. Simultaneously, Denis Draguş and John Lundstram have been informed they will not be part of the upcoming season’s roster and are free to seek new clubs. The outcomes of these choices will directly shape Trabzonspor’s transfer strategy ahead of the new campaign. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Beşiktaş eyes Mithat Pala as Trabzonspor negotiates Batista Mendy transfer Beşiktaş pursues Mithat Pala with a €4‑5 m fee and possible player swap, while Trabzonspor eyes a €3‑4 m sale of Batista Mendy to fund new signings before the new season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-eyes-mithat-pala-as-trabzonspor-negotiates-batista-mendy-transfer ### 2026-07-20: Trabzonspor Faces Decision on Batista Mendy Amid Transfer Draft Batista Mendy’s strong camp performance forces Trabzonspor to decide on his stay, impacting the club’s foreign‑player quota and transfer plans, while Draguş and Lundstram are set to leave. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-faces-decision-on-batista-mendy-amid-transfer-draft ### 2026-07-19: Felipe Augusto Helps Zenit Win Russia Super Cup in Debut Former Trabzonspor striker Felipe Augusto scored in the penalty shootout as Zenit beat Spartak Moscow 4‑2 to claim the Russia Super Cup, his first trophy with the club. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/felipe-augusto-helps-zenit-win-russia-super-cup-in-debut ### 2026-07-06: Ahmetcan Kaplan's Move to Trabzonspor Stalls as Ajax Holds Decision Trabzonspor's attempts to re‑sign defender Ahmetcan Kaplan are stalled as Ajax delays the deal and the player reportedly refuses the move pending higher wages. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahmetcan-kaplans-move-to-trabzonspor-stalls-as-ajax-holds-decision ### 2026-07-05: Trabzonspor welcomes Ukrainian midfielder Malinovskyi and Portuguese winger Saviolo Trabzonspor signed Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi and Portuguese winger Noah Saviolo, who arrived in Trabzon, were greeted by fans, and will join preseason ahead of the 2026‑27 season. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-signs-ukrainian-midfielder-ruslan-malinovsky-and-portuguese-forward-noah-saviolo ### 2026-07-02: Trabzonspor Pursues Batista Mendy and Ahmetcan Kaplan in Transfer Window Trabzonspor is weighing a €5 million fee for midfielder Batista Mendy and a €7 million demand for defender Ahmetcan Kaplan as it reshapes its squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-pursues-batista-mendy-and-ahmetcan-kaplan-in-transfer-window ### 2026-07-01: Turkish Süper Lig clubs announce flurry of player signings and departures Erzurumspor FK signed coach Serkan Özbalta and five players while parting with three, and Trabzonspor completed deals for Samet Akaydın, Melih Kabasakal, Metehan Mimaroğlu and Thierry Darnel Karadeniz, withmore 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-bolsters-squad-with-samet-akaydn-and-three-new-signings ### 2026-06-30: Trabzonspor releases Felipe Augusto, completes €20 million transfer to Zenit Trabzonspor ends Felipe Augusto's contract and transfers him to Zenit for a €20 million deal, with no termination compensation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-releases-felipe-augusto-completes-20-million-transfer-to-zenit ### 2026-06-19: Zenit proposes €20 million deal for Trabzonspor’s Felipe Augusto Zenit has reportedly offered €18‑20 million plus a €2.5 million yearly salary and a contract through 2031 for Trabzonspor’s Felipe Augusto, with the Turkish club seeking a future‑sale percentage; talks continue 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenit-proposes-20-million-deal-for-trabzonspors-felipe-augusto ### 2026-06-18: Turkish clubs Trabzonspor, Bursaspor and Sebatspor active in transfer market Trabzonspor chase Genk midfielder Kenan Haroun and welcome Saviolo, Bursaspor target Diawara, Tijanic and Moraes, and Sebatspor start modest transfer planning amid budget limits. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-seeks-loan-signings-and-targets-colombian-winger-camilo-mena ### 2026-06-13: Trabzonspor pursues four young signings as striker Felipe Augusto may leave Trabzonspor targets four young players while striker Felipe Augusto is rumored to be leaving, prompting possible squad adjustments ahead of the new season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-pursues-four-young-signings-as-striker-felipe-augusto-may-leave ### 2026-06-13: Trabzonspor eyes Bamba Dieng signing as Felipe Augusto departs Trabzonspor plans to replace Felipe Augusto with Ligue 1 forward Bamba Dieng after reaching a deal with Zenit, negotiating fees and wages amid other striker options. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-eyes-bamba-dieng-signing-as-felipe-augusto-departs ### 2026-06-11: Trabzonspor targets Bamba Dieng in forward transfer drive Trabzonspor, amid Felipe Augusto talks, eyes free‑agent Bamba Dieng and two other forwards as possible replacements. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-targets-bamba-dieng-in-forward-transfer-drive ### 2026-06-10: Trabzonspor signs three players as transfer push continues Trabzonspor signed Melih Kabasakal, nears a deal with Samet Akaydın and agreed on Metehan Mimaroğlu, while earlier adding Muçi, Cabral, Malinovskyi and Saviolo to boost a sustainable squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-signs-three-players-as-transfer-push-continues ### 2026-06-09: Trabzonspor close to Felipe Augusto move to Zenit while scouting Bamba Dieng Trabzonspor nears a €16 million sale of Felipe Augusto to Zenit and is also targeting Senegal striker Bamba Dieng as a possible replacement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-close-to-felipe-augusto-move-to-zenit-while-scouting-bamba-dieng ### 2026-06-09: Trabzonspor unites supporters and closes in on Viktor Tsygankov signing ahead of new season Trabzonspor plans a unified fan sections for the new season and nears a deal for Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov, aiming to boost its squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-unites-supporters-and-closes-in-on-viktor-tsygankov-signing-ahead-of-new-season ### 2026-06-08: Trabzonspor Nears Double Transfer for Ukrainian Stars Vanat and Tsygankov Trabzonspor is close to securing Ukrainian forwards Vladyslav Vanat and Viktor Tsygankov from Girona, with Vanat recovering from injury and Tsygankov beating Ajax’s interest, to boost their attack for the new s 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-nears-double-ukrainian-transfer-from-girona ### 2026-06-07: Trabzonspor signs Malinovskyi as 204th foreign player amid Dovbyk pursuit Trabzonspor adds Malinovskyi as its 204th foreign player and is eyeing forward Artem Dovbyk with a potential €10 million offer. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-signs-malinovskyi-as-204th-foreign-player-amid-dovbyk-pursuit ### 2026-06-05: Trabzonspor signs Malinovskyi and Muçi, eyes Vanat in transfer push Trabzonspor secured midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi on a three‑year deal and forward Ernest Muçi on a 3+1 contract, and is reportedly targeting Ukrainian striker Vladyslav Vanat. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-signs-malinovskyi-and-mui-eyes-vanat-in-transfer-push ### 2026-06-05: Trabzonspor announces major transfers: Felipe Augusto to Zenit and Ruslan Malinovskyi signing Trabzonspor signs Ukrainian Ruslan Malinovskyi and Albanian Ernest Muçi, and sells Brazilian Felipe Augusto to Zenit for €22 million. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-announces-major-transfers-felipe-augusto-to-zenit-and-ruslan-malinovskyi-signing ### 2026-06-05: Trabzonspor signs Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi to three‑year deal Trabzonspor signs free‑agent Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi on a three‑year deal with €1.5 m yearly salary and €500 k signing bonus. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-signs-ukrainian-midfielder-ruslan-malinovskyi-to-threeyear-deal --- Cite as: Trabzonspor 2026 transfer activity (July). CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/trabzonspor-player-acquisitions-2026