The captain of the Uzbekistan national team and the most prolific striker, Eldor Shomurodov, once again drew the attention of big clubs with his reliable play, goals, and useful actions on the field for "Istanbul Bashakshehir" this season. Reports have emerged that Fenerbahçe, one of Turkey's most famous teams, has seriously discussed the option of bringing Shomurodov to the attack.
The thing is, the "Yellow-Blues" tried their hand at the 30-year-old Uzbek forward during the height of the winter transfer window. However, "Bashakshehir" did not agree to give up its top scorer, and as a result, this agreement did not materialize. After this incident, discussions around Shomurodov on Turkish social networks became even more heated - this time the reason was not the game on the field, but the "signal" post given by the club itself.
Trhaber.com, one of the influential Turkish sources, described the situation as follows: on the last day of the transfer window, the idea of Fenerbahçe replacing Fredi and Shomurodov was discussed. It is reported that Fenerbahce made an offer to Bashak Shehir in this format while activating their search for the striker. There's another background here: it was said that Fred's performance had significantly declined, that he hadn't fully aligned with head coach Domenico Tedesco's plans, and searching for a new destination had begun.
However, "Bashakshehir" rejected this option - and thus the transfer did not become a "miracle at the last minute." But the show didn't end there.
Because during the transfer window, Fenerbahçe's reinforcement with five players also became a separate "background" for discussions: Mert Günok, Anthony Musaba, Matteo Guendouzi, Sidiki Sheriff, and N'Golo Kanté. At the same time, it was noted that a number of players have left the team: Rodrigo Bekao, Irfan Jan Kakhveji, and Jenk Tosun have left for Kasympasha, while Yussef En-Nesyri has left for Al-Ittihad. It has also been reported that Sebastian Shimanski has been sent to Rennes, while Irfan Jan Egribayad has joined Samsunspor. As the transfer window closed, rumors circulated about John Duran's departure to Zenit, but it was also mentioned that there was no official statement until the end.
The biggest uproar began with Bashakshehir's social media post. The club, using the image of the famous Brody Bryson on the Internet, jokingly, but in a "biting" way, indicated that Shomurodov would stay with the team. This post caused sharp reactions, debates, and harsh comments among Fenerbahçe fans - because the meaning there is simple: the transfer window closed, and Shomurodov remained on the European coast of the Bosphorus.
The conclusion is one: the transfer didn't happen, but the topic wasn't closed. Now the most correct answer for Shomurodov is the field itself. If he continues at this pace, it's unlikely that more serious offers will come in the next transfer window. That's exactly what fans need: let drama remain in comments, and let goals multiply on the scoreboard.
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