Studies right this moment say that Pablo Mari might be set to affix Fenerbahce on mortgage for the upcoming season.

The Spanish centre-half was deemed surplus to necessities final season, spending the second half of the marketing campaign in Serie A with Udinese, and he has been one of many names most closely linked with a transfer away this summer season.

The 28 12 months outdated made simply two Premier League appearances final season, that includes within the opening two defeats to Brentford and Chelsea. Given a torrid time by Romelu Lukaku on the Emirates, he performed simply as soon as extra – in a 3-Zero EFL Cup win over AFC Wimbledon – earlier than departing on mortgage final January.

The Turkish facet are at present managed by Jorge Jesus, the previous Flamengo supervisor who is aware of Mari effectively after his spell there.

There’s speak of a €5m mortgage charge, which feels extraordinarily excessive and fairly unlikely, however as Mikel Arteta goals to trim down the squad, as a transfer it is smart for all involved.

Since his arrival from Brazil in January 2020, Mari has made simply 22 appearances in all competitions.