Fenerbahçe are moving closer to completing the signing of Guinea international Serhou Guirassy after making significant progress in negotiations with the striker, while discussions with Borussia Dortmund continue over the transfer fee.
The Turkish club has already reached what has been described as a broad agreement with the player, leaving the financial terms between the two clubs as the main outstanding issue before the transfer can be completed.
Negotiations are currently centred on the amount Borussia Dortmund will accept for the striker. Fenerbahçe is aiming to conclude the move for a package worth between €25m and €30m, including any performance-related bonuses.
Although discussions remain ongoing, both clubs are working towards reaching a final agreement that would allow the transfer to proceed.
There are understood to be no issues from the player’s side, with contract negotiations already well advanced. That leaves the transfer fee as the only significant hurdle before the move can be finalised.
Borussia Dortmund is continuing to negotiate the final details of the deal before deciding whether to approve the transfer. Fenerbahçe’s hierarchy is hoping the German club will agree to reduce its valuation to a level that falls within the Turkish side’s target range.
The latest developments suggest that both clubs remain engaged in discussions as they seek to bridge the remaining gap over the financial package.
While negotiations continue away from the pitch, Guirassy remains part of Borussia Dortmund’s pre-season preparations.
The Guinea forward featured in Dortmund’s friendly against Oberhausen, coming on during the second half of the match. He made an immediate impact by scoring one of the goals as the Bundesliga side recorded a 3-1 victory.
His appearance and goal underline that he remains available for Dortmund while the clubs continue to work on the proposed transfer.
The striker’s involvement in pre-season has not slowed negotiations, with discussions between the two clubs continuing alongside Dortmund’s preparations for the new campaign.
From Fenerbahçe’s perspective, the transfer appears to depend on one remaining condition: reaching an agreement with Borussia Dortmund over the fee. The Turkish club is targeting a total cost of between €25m and €30m, bonuses included, while Dortmund continues to negotiate the final terms before giving its approval.
With personal terms largely settled and no reported obstacles from Guirassy’s camp, attention remains firmly on the negotiations between the clubs. Should they agree on the transfer fee, the move would be expected to move quickly towards completion, bringing an end to one of Fenerbahçe’s key transfer pursuits of the summer.
