Turkish Super Lig 2026 summer transfers

In early August 2026, Turkey’s four biggest clubs were actively reshaping their squads. Galatasaray pursued a loan for Portuguese midfielder Rodrigo Mora de Carvalho and was linked to former striker Mauro Icardi, while rumors suggested a possible coaching change. Beşiktaş negotiated with German striker Patrick Schick and explored Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz as a wing‑back. Fenerbahçe sent a delegation to Spain, eyeing Real Madrid’s 20‑year‑old Endrick, Brahim Diaz, and Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis. Across the league, a total of 22 new players were signed, with Trabzonspor adding eight and lower‑division side Keçiörengücü bringing in goalkeeper Efe Kaan Yıldız.

A few days later, the focus narrowed to high‑profile attacking targets. Galatasaray was reported to be chasing Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli and AC Milan striker Rafael Leão, hoping a marquee signing would revive Martinelli’s form. Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, entered talks for Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, with Napoli allegedly offering €7‑8 million. Both clubs aimed to strengthen their forward lines ahead of the domestic season and European competitions.