Olympiakos takes the lead in Dominik Livaković transfer race with Fenerbahçe SK

Fenerbahçe SK’s goalkeeper Dominik Livaković is at the center of transfer speculation after Olympiakos reportedly moved ahead with a €5 million bid. The Greek champions are close to meeting the asking price set by the Turkish club, while Dinamo Zagreb also remains in the race. Fenerbahçe finished second in the Süper Lig last season with 74 points from 34 games, though the new campaign has not yet begun.

Why Olympiakos is now the favorite

According to Germanijak sources, Olympiakos is nearing agreement on Livaković’s personal terms and ready to pay Fenerbahçe’s €5 million release clause. The Greek side plans to replace outgoing goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis with the Croatian shot-stopper. Dinamo Zagreb has also expressed interest but is moving cautiously due to financial constraints, leaving Olympiakos slightly ahead in the chase.

Fenerbahçe paid €6.65 million to Dinamo Zagreb for Livaković in the summer of 2023, and his contract runs until June 2028. With Fenerbahçe scoring 77 goals and conceding 37 last season for a +40 goal difference, a change in goal could shift the team’s momentum.

How this affects Fenerbahçe SK’s squad plans

Under manager Ismail Kartal, Fenerbahçe’s squad stands at 43 players after the recent signing of Mason Greenwood. The club sits three points behind league leaders Galatasaray with the new season yet to kick off. If Livaković departs, the Yellow Canaries would need to identify a replacement quickly to maintain their title push.

What happens next in the transfer saga

With talks intensifying, the uncertainty around Livaković’s future grows. Olympiakos’s offer and Dinamo Zagreb’s hesitation suggest Fenerbahçe may soon weigh its best option. If personal terms are settled, the move could be completed in short order, reshaping the club’s goalkeeping landscape before the new campaign begins.