A surprising decision from Fenerbahçe has drawn attention ahead of their Europa League fixture against Aston Villa, as Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri has been left out of the squad entirely. IlBianconero report that his omission comes on the same night Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini is in Istanbul to watch the match live.
En-Nesyri’s exclusion has fuelled speculation that a transfer could be imminent. The forward is reportedly high on Juventus’ list of targets, with the club pushing to finalise a deal in the coming days. Ottolini’s presence in Turkey has been described as part of a concrete mission to accelerate negotiations with Fenerbahçe, suggesting that talks between the two clubs have intensified.
Although Ottolini will not have the chance to see En-Nesyri in action this evening, Juventus are said to be well aware of his qualities and potential fit within Massimiliano Allegri’s plans. The feeling around the deal is that it has now entered a decisive stage, with key discussions expected to take place later tonight as Ottolini meets the Turkish club’s management over dinner.
