Fenerbahce have confirmed that deals involving N’Golo Kante and Youssef En-Nesyri have collapsed.
Fenerbahce, in an official statement, revealed that the move failed ‘due to the incorrect entry of relevant TMS information’ supplied by Al Ittihad.
As a result, the transfer could not be completed before the end of the winter transfer window.
Fenerbahce reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad to sign Kante for €4m, with En-Nesyri set to join the Saudi Pro League side as part of the deal.
Kante had undergone medicals in Saudi Arabia and was not in the Al-Ittihad matchday squad for their match against Al-Najma SC on Sunday, suggesting the deal was close to completion.
However, En-Nesyri started Fenerbahce’s Super Lig clash against Kocaelispor on Monday, but reportedly bid farewell to his team-mates after the game.
Fenerbahce could sign Kante as a free agent next summer, but it remains to be seen whether they will retain an interest in him.
The France international remains a key player for Al Ittihad, starting all 18 league games in which he has been named in the matchday squad.
Meanwhile, En-Nesyri’s future at the Turkish club remains uncertain, with three years left on his contract.
He was also linked with Premier League duo of Everton and Nottingham Forest, as well as Italian giants Juventus during the winter transfer window.
The Moroccan has made 27 appearances across all competitions this season, registering eight goal and one assist.
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