## Fenerbahçe Shifts Focus to Talisca After Medina Transfer Falls Through
Fenerbahçe’s pursuit of Boca Juniors midfielder cristian Medina has seemingly hit a snag. Despite earlier reports suggesting a move was imminent, the 22-year-old Argentine is now rumored to be heading to Estudiantes. [[2]] Medina, who boasts an extraordinary 3 goals and 3 assists in 30 appearances this season, was reportedly available for a $15 million release clause.
This progress appears to have prompted Fenerbahçe to shift their attention to another target: Anderson Talisca. The Brazilian forward, currently playing for Al-Nassr, has been linked with a move to Istanbul for several weeks. [[1]] Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano recently fueled these rumors, stating that Talisca is on the verge of signing with the Yellow Canaries.
Talisca’s potential arrival woudl be a significant boost for Fenerbahçe. The 30-year-old has a proven track record of success, having previously shone in the Turkish Süper lig with Beşiktaş. During his two-season stint with the Black Eagles (2016-2018), Talisca netted an impressive 37 goals and provided 14 assists in 80 appearances, culminating in a league title.
This season, Talisca has continued his prolific form with Al-Nassr, scoring 8 goals in 19 appearances and clocking up 1393 minutes on the pitch. His experience, goal-scoring prowess, and familiarity with Turkish football make him an ideal candidate to bolster Fenerbahçe’s attacking options.
Reports suggest Talisca could be in Istanbul as early as the frist week of January to finalize the deal and officially join the Yellow Canaries. [[3]]
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