enerbahce has escalated their pursuit of Ghanaian international defender Kojo Peprah Oppong, submitting a formal offer in excess of 10 million euros to French club OGC Nice as the transfer window nears closing, according to a report by lequipe.
The move comes at a pivotal moment for the Istanbul giants, who secured their place in the Champions League group stage just yesterday with a dramatic aggregate victory over Lyon (1-1, 2-1) in the playoff round. Flush with the financial boost that continental football brings, Fenerbahce are now looking to strengthen their backline with a player who has already established himself as a reliable presence in Ligue 1. He made 43 appearances across all competitions last season and scored once.
The 22-year-old centre-back’s situation at Nice has grown increasingly uncertain. Still nursing an injury, Oppong was notably absent from the club’s twenty-man squad for last Saturday’s goalless draw against Lorient, fueling speculation that his future in the south of France may already be decided.
Adding intrigue to the situation, Fenerbahce are not alone in their interest. Fellow Turkish side Trabzonspor have also placed Oppong at the top of their transfer shortlist, setting the stage for a potential domestic bidding war between the two clubs.
For Nice, who are reportedly fielding offers for several first-team players as they look to balance the books before the window closes, a sale of this magnitude would represent a significant financial boost. Negotiations are expected to intensify in the coming days.
Oppong was a member of the Ghana national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. He has six caps for the Black Stars since making his debut.
