According to a report in Takvim, Fenerbahçe has identified Romulo as the successor to Edin Dzeko. Despite Romulo recently signing a 3.5-year contract with Göztepe, Fenerbahçe intends to acquire him during the summer transfer window. Concrete steps are expected from Fenerbahçe once Edin Dzeko departs.

Göztepe Honorary President Mehmet Sepil responded to the transfer news linking their Brazilian forward Romulo with Fenerbahçe by expressing disbelief and amusement at the rumors. He suggested that the news was circulating due to their upcoming match against Fenerbahçe and urged people not to believe them. Sepil made these remarks ahead of the 21st week match of the Trendyol Süper Lig, where Göztepe is set to face Fenerbahçe on Sunday evening in Kadıköy. He emphasized that the timing of these rumors coincides with the match, implying that they are a distraction tactic.