Rumors have just come in that Swiss born - Turkish striker Eren Derdiyok is set to sign with the club in the next few days.

From what we understand, the eligability for the player to play under a Turkish status is delaying the final touches for the completion of the transfer - quite routine for foreign based Turks. Otherwise the deal is done, signed, and sealed as far as Fenerbahce are concerned.

Starting his career with the Swiss side, BSC Old Boys, Eren Derdiyok is a powerful striker who immediately showed his goal scoring prowness by scoring 10 goals in 18 games in his first season. 

A season later, the 20-year-old was snatched up by FC Basel, only used as a mere substitute during the 2006/07 campaign. The following season, he was given more first team opportunities and scored his first ever hat trick against FC Thun.

Eren was integral during his time with the Swiss youth sides, scoring 7 goals in 7 games with the U-19's, and  7 goals in 5 games for the U-21s. He was called up to the Senior team in a friendly against England at the young age of 19, scoring a goal with his first shot of the game.

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rokkafellah   |21-07-2008 17:50:43 He is going to be a star that's for sure.

Okan   |21-07-2008 18:14:36 Possibly but he sure has a lot of competition - Guiza, Semih, Kezman and Ilhan to compete with.

rokkafellah   |21-07-2008 18:47:38 You're right Okan. But do you think we really need another striker?

Okan   |21-07-2008 20:52:31 I'm not sure. The best thing to do IMO would be to sell Kezman and transfer Eren. And possibly loan out Ilhan. We would then have 3 great strikers left - Guiza, Semih & Eren Derdiyok.

rokkafellah   |21-07-2008 21:34:07 That would be a good plan and Deivid would be back later in the season also.

BAFLI   |22-07-2008 09:51:43 I agree with Okan... well said mate

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