Trabzonspor has begun transfer negotiations to strengthen its forward line following the start of the Süper Lig season. According to information reported by Hürriyet Spor, the club plans to add a young striker who can contribute in the short term and generate future sale revenue.
Club president Ertuğrul Doğan outlined the transfer strategy. Doğan said, "We will sign a forward. We are thinking of a young player who will both contribute to the team and be able to earn money for Trabzonspor in the future." This statement reveals the club's intention to wisely invest the funds obtained from the €20 million sale of Felipe Augusto to Zenit.
Who is the primary transfer target?
The first name on Trabzonspor management's agenda is Mohamed Toure from Norwich City. Talks with the English club are reported to have reached an advanced stage. If an agreement is reached, the player is expected to join Trabzonspor on loan or with a purchase option.
The club has also learned to have added 18-year-old Mitongo to its squad. This move for the young player is considered a long-term investment. A loan deal with a future purchase option is also being considered for Mitongo.
The team's current situation and European list
Trabzonspor started the season well and sits in 11th place in the Süper Lig. The team has collected 4 points from one win, one draw, and one loss in three matches. Their form in the last three matches is win, draw, loss. The team, which has scored 4 goals and conceded 4 for a zero goal difference, trails leader Galatasaray by 3 points.
The transfer operations aim to be completed before tomorrow night's deadline for submitting the UEFA list. If a new foreign forward arrives, loaning out Benjamin Bouchouari is among the club's options. This move will be an important step to correctly utilize the foreign player quota.
The upcoming match and team planning
Trabzonspor's next Süper Lig match will be at home against Kocaelispor, who are 6th in the table, on December 20, 2026. You can follow the team's status ahead of this important match on our squad page. You can also check our standings page for the complete league table and points situation.
The outcome of the transfer talks will directly affect the team's performance during the season. Finding a young forward with high sales potential will serve the club's both sporting and financial goals. All these developments show that Trabzonspor is executing its long-term plans. The team's next match is against Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026.
