All Nassr’s star forward fuels rumours of intention to join Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce
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Al Nassr star Anderson Talisca celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane | Imago

All Nassr’s star forward fuels rumours of intention to join Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce

Ayoola Kelechi 14:12 - 25.11.2024

Recent rumours linking the Al Nassr star with a Turkish reunion at Fenerbahce appear to be spot on

With only a few weeks until the January transfer window officially opens, speculation around Al-Nassr forward Anderson Talisca’s future has intensified, with strong links to a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

Reports from Turkish media suggest that a deal to take the Brazilian to Fenerbahce is in advanced stages, fuelling excitement among fans of the Istanbul club.

Talisca emerges as Mourinho’s top target

Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly placed Anderson Talisca at the top of his transfer wishlist as he looks to bolster his squad for the second half of the season.

Anderson Talisca | X/@AlNassrFC_EN

With five points separating Fenerbahce from Galatasaray at the top of the Super Lig table, the Yellow Canaries will require a huge effort, especially at the business end of the season, to usurp the current champions and could use a player of Talisca’s quality in their team.

Talisca is no stranger to Turkish football, having previously enjoyed a successful stint at Besiktas between 2016 and 2018, making him an ideal addition to Mourinho’s plans.

Al Nass stars Anderson Talisca and Cristiano Ronaldo | Imago

Negotiations between Fenerbahce and Al-Nassr are reportedly in their final stages, with sources claiming the Turkish club has convinced Talisca to make the switch.

Social media sparks Talisca transfer buzz

Adding to the speculation, Talisca recently followed Fenerbahce’s Brazilian stars Fred and Rodrigo Becao on social media, a gesture that has sent fans into a frenzy online.

Anderson Talisca scored a brace for Al-Nassr in their 2-0 win against Al Taee

Supporters are interpreting the move as a sign of the player’s intention to join the club, intensifying the speculation of Talisca’s move to Fenerbahce.

Meanwhile, Al-Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli acknowledged Talisca’s importance to the Saudi Pro League side, especially after a disappointing recent loss, saying, “Today [against Al-Qadisiyah], we felt the impact of Talisca’s absence in attack. We missed him a lot,” pointing to the void that the forward’s departure could create.

Anderson Talisca opened the scoring for Al-Nassr

If finalised, the move will reunite Talisca with a league he knows well and offer him the chance to work under one of football’s most iconic managers.