Fenerbahçe, under Mourinho's leadership, plans to loan Lee Kang-in, who has a market value of €25 million and scored 7 goals with 6 assists last season.

Japan's national team has Takefusa Kubo, while South Korea's has Lee Kang-in, both representing the most breakthrough players in Japanese and Korean football. However, due to the strength of Paris's midfield, Lee Kang-in has not been able to secure a starting position at Paris. With next year being a World Cup year, players are eager to play and maintain good form for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

According to the latest news from Turkish media Sabah, Fenerbahçe, coached by Mourinho, is interested in loaning the 24-year-old South Korean international Lee Kang-in from Paris. Following negotiations for Skriniar and Asensio, Fenerbahçe has also proposed a loan for Lee Kang-in, and Paris is open to the idea.

With Mourinho as a prominent figure, Fenerbahçe's plan to bring in or loan players not included in Paris's plans is both pragmatic and effective, making it a solid strategy for strengthening the team.

Lee Kang-in came through Valencia's youth academy and joined Mallorca on a free transfer in the summer of 2021. Two years later, in the summer of 2023, he transferred to Paris for €22 million. During his two-year career at Paris, he played 85 matches across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing 11 assists, and helped the team win 1 Champions League, 2 Ligue 1 titles, and 2 French Cups.

At 24 years old, Lee Kang-in stands 1.74 meters tall and is a technically skilled left-footed player capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or winger. He is under contract with Paris until 2028, with a market value of €25 million. Last season, he made 45 appearances for Paris, including 26 starts, totaling 2397 minutes on the pitch, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists; he played 4 matches in the 2025 Club World Cup, scoring 1 goal.