Report – Galatasaray Launch Official Bid For Inter Milan Veteran Goalkeeper But Also Eyeing Chelsea Star
Galatasaray are getting serious about landing Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer, with an official offer reportedly in the pipeline.
Per recent reports from Turkey via FCInter1908, the reigning Super Lig holders have lined up an opening bid for the veteran star.
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What started as a rumor has the potential to become something quite concrete rather soon.
Indeed, the Turks have prepared their first proposal for Yann Sommer as they aim to sign a top-class goalkeeper.
Galatasaray Set to Lodge Opening Bid for Inter Milan Ace Yann Sommer
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Yann Sommer #1 of FC Internazionale Milano warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by)
In addition to their well-documented interest in Hakan Calhanoglu, Galatasaray could pull off another raid on Inter.
With Sommer's contract at San Siro running out in 2026, the Turks see the Swiss ace as a potential low-cost solution.
However, Sommer isn't Galatasaray's first choice to strengthen the goalkeeping position.
Indeed, they've identified Chelsea's Djordje Petrovic as their primary target.
After a superb loan spell at Strasbourg, Petrovic could leave Stamford Bridge permanently this summer.
Yet, he would command a much higher price tag than Sommer.
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