Overview

• Fenerbahçe confirmed the one-season loan of Edson Álvarez from West Ham and presented him in Istanbul.
• Multiple outlets report a €22 million purchase option in the deal, though neither club has disclosed that figure.
• José Mourinho explained Álvarez’s omission from the squad by saying he is not in condition for selection.
• UK reports, led by The Sun, link Mourinho to Nottingham Forest, and a potential departure could affect Álvarez’s standing under any new coach, though no move is agreed.
• Coverage points to a possible debut on August 31 in the Süper Lig, with some speculation about August 27 in Europe depending on registration and fitness.