Report: Istanbul derby for Zapata

Fenerbahce and Besiktas are both reportedly in a tug-of-war to sign Napoli striker Duvan Zapata.

According to Calciomercato.com, Fener’s “pressing” for Zapata has been “matched” by Besiktas, instigating “a real, all-Turkish battle” between the two Istanbul sides.

The website also believes the Colombian “will be able to experience a new adventure in the next, few days”.

Zapata spent the last two seasons on loan at Udinese and has since returned to Napoli, where is deemed surplus to requirements.

Fenerbahce and Besiktas are both reportedly in a tug-of-war to sign Napoli striker Duvan Zapata.

According to Calciomercato.com, Fener’s “pressing” for Zapata has been “matched” by Besiktas, instigating “a real, all-Turkish battle” between the two Istanbul sides.

The website also believes the Colombian “will be able to experience a new adventure in the next, few days”.

Zapata spent the last two seasons on loan at Udinese and has since returned to Napoli, where is deemed surplus to requirements.