Ferdi Kadıoğlu finds himself disappointed as Fenerbahce’s president, Ali Koç, maintains that he won’t entertain bids below €30 million (£25.56m) amidst interest from West Ham, as per Fotospor. Despite official approaches from West Ham and others, European giants like Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and AC Milan are yet to make offers.
Although Napoli has reportedly made the strongest bid and reached personal terms with the 24-year-old, their offer fell short of Koç’s valuation, remaining below €20 million (£17m). This development surprises the Turkish international, given previous communication hinting that the previous season would be his last at Fenerbahce.
With Jose Mourinho set to assume the Fenerbahce managerial role, it’s uncertain how his arrival will impact the squad. Mourinho’s potential recruitment plans could influence Koç’s stance on Kadıoğlu’s departure fee.
While West Ham faces stiff competition for Kadıoğlu, a deal remains feasible if a club is willing to meet the asking price. Aaron Cresswell recently extended his contract with West Ham, and although Emerson is a regular starter, the club has been eyeing left-back targets for several transfer windows.
Despite the imminent signing of Palmeiras teenager Luis Guilherme, negotiations around Patricio Bruno’s deal cast uncertainty. Although there’s money available for transfers, with Tim Steidten likely seeking reinforcements across multiple positions and the recent financial hit from Lucas Paqueta’s FA charge, West Ham might hesitate to meet Kadıoğlu’s valuation.
