'EPL-addicted' Japanese European League top scorer to move to Turkey... Brighton and Leeds remain silent: "Forced transfer to Fenerbahçe for 40 billion won?"

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Ayase Ueda (27), the Japanese striker for Feyenoord, is expected to transfer to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe. While Fenerbahçe has made an official offer to sign him, his current club Feyenoord is also showing a positive attitude toward selling the player.

Dutch media outlet VI reported on the 10th that "Fenerbahçe has submitted a serious proposal to acquire Ueda, and Feyenoord plans to willingly sit at the negotiation table."

The main reasons Feyenoord is considering selling Ueda are securing funds for use at the end of the summer transfer window and completing the acquisition of a replacement. The media stated, "Feyenoord has already signed 21-year-old Spanish striker Nacho Peri, who previously played for Westerlo, for €9 million (approximately 14.7 billion won). This is the first major deal concluded since Belgian-born technical director Dave Rigot joined the club. Director Rigot classified Anis Hadj Moussa and Ueda as key targets for generating club revenue."

Negotiation prospects are also bright. Director Rigot previously took a hardline stance against AS Roma over the transfer of Gibril Sankoh, leading to collapsed negotiations. However, he is expected to adopt a flexible approach in talks with Fenerbahçe this time. Feyenoord has reportedly set Ueda's transfer fee at approximately €25 million (around 40.9 billion won), and the financially strong Fenerbahçe can easily afford it.

The final variable lies in Ueda's own will. The media reported, "Ueda has consistently expressed his desire to join the English Premier League (EPL). In fact, Brighton and Leeds United showed interest several weeks ago, but no concrete acquisition proposals or negotiations followed."

The ultimate decision rests with the player. Having won the Eredivisie top scorer title last season, it remains to be seen whether Ueda will wait for an offer from an English club or choose to move to Turkey. The media added, "If Ueda agrees to the transfer to Fenerbahçe, negotiations between the two clubs are expected to conclude quickly."

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