Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Lyon in the Champions League play-off first leg, securing their path to the competition. If they qualify, acquiring Ferdi Kadıoğlu will become a priority. Journalist Ertan Süzgün noted Kadıoğlu could be a domestic signing. Transferred from NEC Nijmegen in 2018, Kadıoğlu scored 18 goals and made 22 assists in 204 matches for the club. Sold to Brighton for €30 million in August 2024, Fenerbahçe retains a 10% share of future sales. Valued at €35 million, Kadıoğlu scored 3 goals in 50 matches for Brighton. With 2 goals in 32 Türkiye A matches, the experienced player has totaled 33 goals and 39 assists across 340 club appearances.