Fenerbahçe SK and Galatasaray chase Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi
Fenerbahçe SK and Galatasaray, Süper Lig rivals preparing for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League group stage, are both interested in signing Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi, according to Fotomac reporting on 3 September 2026 at 18:46. Both clubs significantly strengthened their squads shortly before the end of the summer transfer window.
Who is Chemsdine Talbi and how is he performing at Sunderland?
Chemsdine Talbi is a 21-year-old footballer whose primary position is right wing, but he can also play on the left wing and as a number 10. He transferred from Club Brugge to Sunderland for 20 million euros at the start of the previous season. In the current Premier League season, he has made one appearance, playing 31 minutes without scoring or assisting. His contract with Sunderland runs until 2030, and his current market value is 25 million euros.
What were Fenerbahçe SK and Galatasaray's summer signings?
Fenerbahçe SK signed Mason Greenwood, Romelu Lukaku, Vedat Muriqi, Nathan Ake, and Kojo Peprah Oppong during the summer transfer period, while Galatasaray added Rafael Leao, Aleksey Batrakov, Deniz Gül, Lesley Ugochukwu, and El Chadaille Bitshiabu. These acquisitions show both teams aiming to boost their competitiveness in the Champions League group stage.
Who are the Champions League group stage opponents for each club?
Fenerbahçe SK's Champions League group stage opponents are Atlético Madrid, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk, Villarreal, Slavia Prague, and LASK Linz. Galatasaray's group includes Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa, Sporting CP, Feyenoord, Lille, Stuttgart, and AEK Athens. Both clubs are seeking squad depth to navigate these challenging groups.
Is Al Ittihad also interested in Talbi?
Besides Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, Al Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League has also shown interest in Chemsdine Talbi. However, Talbi's long-term contract with Sunderland until 2030 may complicate any potential transfer move.
Where does Fenerbahçe SK stand in the Süper Lig currently?
Fenerbahçe SK is currently 4th in the Süper Lig with 6 points from 3 games (2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss), giving them a recent form of WWL. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 4 this season for a +3 goal difference. They trail leaders Galatasaray by just 1 point and face Başakşehir away on 6 December 2026. Jayden Oosterwolde and Çağlar Söyüncü are currently sidelined due to injury.
Ben Jacobs said: "Fenerbahçe ile Galatasaray, Sunderland forması giyen Chemsdine Talbi ile ilgileniyor."
This development highlights how both Istanbul giants are monitoring Sunderland's young talent as the Turkish transfer window nears its close. Talbi's decision could directly impact either club's preparations for their Champions League group stage campaigns.
