Fenerbahçe are now ready to complete the group phase of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellow Canaries ended their preparations for Thursday's Sheriff game with a final practice on Wednesday evening. Injured players Emre and Deivid did not take part in tonight's practice and are most likely crossed out for the fixture. The Canaries are now in camp at Samandıra, awaiting tomorrow night's kick-off.

Fenerbahçe manager Christoph Daum spoke to reporters in his pre-match press conference at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The German coach stated that his team will be doing their best to beat Sheriff in Thursday night's game and revealed a list of players who would not be available to play. "We will be fielding the best squad in our hands," assured Daum. The Fener skipper was also queried about Roberto Carlos' departure.

The latest FIFA World Rankings are out, and very little has changed as the teams head into a World Cup year.  The top eleven all remained the same, while one African team made the biggest jump of the top 50.  Türkiye's Milli Takım, still without a coach, made no movement in the latest rankings.

Another name reported to be in Fenerbahçe's transfer shortlist is Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Somen Tchoyi. Reports on Wednesday state that Fenerbahçe assistant coach Roland Koch recently watched the Cameroonian international play and has given the approval for his transfer. 26-year-old Tchoyi who boasts as a tall central midfielder, has two more years in his contract with the Austrian side and is reported to have a price tag of €3 million.

It appears that Deivid de Souza and Zico may be reuniting once more.  A report Wednesday states that Olympiakos are working on a deal to bring the versatile footballer to Greece.  Former Fenerbahçe coach Zico now heads the team, and he's reportedly had his eye on Deivid since leaving Istanbul.

With the winter transfer window fast approaching, new names are being linked with moves to Kadıköy's Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. According to the latest reports in the Italian media, AS Roma's right back Cicinho could soon become a Yellow Canary. 29-year-old Cicinho has previously played for Brazilian giants São Paulo and La Liga superstars Real Madrid. Could Fenerbahçe be his next destination?

Brazilian club Corinthians have announced that they will formally introduce their newest player on January 4th.  Roberto Carlos, who is nearing his last match with Fenerbahçe, is set to join the club right after the beginning of the new year, according to a statement on the club's website Tuesday.