Juventus Director in Istanbul for En-Nesyri Talks

Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini arrived in Istanbul on Thursday to advance negotiations for Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri, as the Italian club seeks to bolster its attack amid a long-term injury to Dusan Vlahovic. The 28-year-old Moroccan international, who recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations where Morocco lost the final to Senegal, has emerged as a primary target after Juventus abandoned a pursuit of Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta due to unmet demands from the English side.

Ottolini's trip marks a significant step in the Bianconeri's efforts to secure En-Nesyri before the February 2 transfer deadline. According to reports, Juventus has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the player, who has featured in 25 matches for Fenerbahce this season, scoring eight goals and providing one assist. The proposed deal centers on a loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, valued at around 5 million euros, primarily to cover the bulk of En-Nesyri's reported 8 million euro annual salary. Fenerbahce is pushing for an obligation to buy at the season's end, though Juventus prefers an option, and the Turkish club insists on lining up a...