Bayern compete with Brighton and Dortmund for Fenerbahce youngster

Jacque Talbot

2 Mar 2023 14:45 GMT
3 min read

Bayern scouts have been watching Fenerbahce's Ferdi Kadioglu - while Brighton and Borussia Dortmund also keeping tabs on the full-back.

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It’s thought that Fenerbahce value him at around €20 million, reports Takvim.

Kadioglu joined the Super Lig side from Feyenoord. Despite struggling in Turkey initially, coach Jorge Jesus found converted him to an attacking full-back, at which point he has started to thrive.

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a spellbinding campaign, registering three assists in 21 appearances.

Kadioglu, who has played six times in the Europa League, helped his side in the competition - as Fenerbahce topped their group and booked a place in the Round of 16. They will face Sevilla next.

Indeed, Brighton are reportedly looking at the wing-back ahead of the summer transfer window. There is the suggestion that he would be a potential replacement for Tariq Lamptey, should the defender decide to leave the Amex.

Kadioglu, being half Canadian, is a fluent English speaker. He is under contract at Fenerbahce until 2026 and suggestions are the club are reluctant to accept offers below their valuation - some €20m.

Kadioglu played for the Netherlands at youth international level, having been born there, but switched allegiances to play for the Turkey national team.

Choupo-Moting agrees to fresh terms

It comes after the news that Bayern Munich has agreed to extend Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's contract until 2024.

© ProShots - Choupo-Moting has been awarded with a fresh deal

Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg tweeted the news:”!Excl. News Choupo-Moting: TOTAL agreement NOW! He will extend his contract until 2024! NO option for one year more. The 33 y/o striker will get a significant pay raise as reported. Announcement soon. This season: 25 matches, 16 goals & 4 assists."

The 33-year-old striker joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain following the move of Robert Lewandowski who joined Barcelona in July 2022.

Choupo-Moting’s good form has earned him the reward of a fresh deal with the Bundesliga giant, who have doubled his salary to around €10m.