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3 days ago
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Galatasaray Eye Donnarumma After Ederson Talks Stall
Turkish giants exploring options amid Ter Stegen injury setback and transfer complications Galatasaray Eye Donnarumma After Ederson Talks Stall Galatasaray've turned their sights to Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma with negotiations for Man City's Ederson proving difficult according to Spanish outlet AS. Ter Stegen Blow Ends Initial Plan The Turkish champions initially targeted Marc Andre ter Stegen hoping to lure him after he reportedly fell out of favor under new Barcelona coach Hansi Flick. However a back injury has ruled out the German goalkeeper forcing Galatasaray to halt discussions. Ederson Deal Hits Financial Roadblock Galatasaray reached personal agreement with Ederson offering the Brazilian shot stopper net salary of 6 million euro per year plus bonuses. But Man City are demanding 10 million euro for the transfer, a fee the Turkish side's hesitant to match. Donnarumma Now on the Radar With Ederson's move stalling Gianluigi Donnarumma's emerged as viable Plan B. The PSG goalkeeper's future remains uncertain as his contract expires next summer and no renewal has been agreed. Galatasaray's head of transfers Abdullah Kavukcu confirmed to AS: "We have list of targets. Donnarumma's among them but we must evaluate the financial conditions carefully" Meanwhile head coach Okan Buruk added: "Donnarumma's exceptional keepe of course I'd want him. Ederson's also great option but nothing is finalized"
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5 days ago
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‘Galatasaray fans gave Osimhen something he never experienced' at Napoli
Okan Buruk insists Victor Osimhen pushed to leave Napoli and because 'the Galatasaray fans gave him the kind of love he'd never experienced before.' The centre-forward is set to finally complete his permanent transfer to Galatasaray for €75m after the two clubs agreed on a payment structure and adequate financial guarantees. It comes after he spent last season on loan in Istanbul, where he scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 competitive appearances. Osimhen only wanted Galatasaray Victor Osimhen Galatasaray (Photo by) 'We will complete the transfer very soon, I believe it will be finalised as soon as possible,' coach Okan Buruk told Tivibu Spor in Turkey, via Sports Digitale. There were more lucrative proposals on the table from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, who Napoli would've preferred to sell to for immediate payment, but the player was determined to stay in Istanbul. Okan Buruk: 'Osimhen'i bekliyoruz. Osimhen'i ikna etmek çok önemliydi, bunu Galatasaray taraftarı yaptı! Biz aynı şeyi Icardi'de de görmüştük. Osimhen çok büyük paraları reddetti.' – Her Macerayı Hareketlendiren Mükemmel Bas @ankerturkiye @cigdemmgunal x @ErkutOzturk — Tivibu Spor (@tivibuspor) July 25, 2025 'Galatasaray fans gave Osimhen the kind of love he'd never experienced before. That is why I always believed that he would stay. He hasn't let us down either. 'Everyone put in a great deal of effort to secure this deal, starting from our President, but the most important part was done by the fans. They made Osimhen experience something special. 'We saw a similar outcome with Mauro Icardi's transfer here.' Napoli forward and Serie A star Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first Leg football match between Napoli and Barcelona at the Diego-Armando-Maradona stadium in Naples on February 21, 2024. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images) Osimhen was given a very warm welcome by Napoli fans when first arriving and became a hero when helping them to their first Serie A title in over 30 years, as well as being crowned Capocannoniere. However, after agreeing a new €10m per season contract, he told the club that he wanted to move on and struggled to find anyone ready to pay the €110m release clause. His move on loan to Galatasaray in September 2024 was because the other transfer markets had shut and he faced the prospect of sitting in the stands for at least six months.
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22-07-2025
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Galatasaray Head Coach Delivers Major Transfer Update On Inter Milan Midfielder: 'President Wants Him Here'
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk insists the Turkish champions haven't withdrawn from the race for Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu. Speaking to BeIN Sports via FCInterNews, Buruk confirmed the club's overwhelming desire to sign the 31-year-old. Despite falling behind Fenerbahce in the pecking order, the reigning Super Lig holders remain keen on Calhanoglu. Indeed, Buruk's men are reluctant to concede defeat just yet. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce have intensified talks with the player's agent as they look to wrap the deal up in the coming hours. However, Fenerbahce's aggressive approach has not deterred Galatasaray from making a late bid. Instead, the Rams Park outfit may try to hijack Calhanoglu's transfer to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium at the 11th hour. As for Inter, their hands seem tied as the Turkish midfielder undoubtedly wants to leave. Okan Buruk Confirms Galatasaray Interest in Inter Milan Playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Time is ticking away, but Galatasaray haven't lost hope of signing Hakan Calhanoglu. Indeed, they have been preoccupied with other transfer dealings. After landing Leroy Sane, they went to great lengths to re-sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Now that the Nigerian is on the verge of returning to Istanbul, Galatasaray can turn back to Calhanoglu. 'This is the wish of our president, and it's our intention as well. In reality, we're trying to move forward position by position,' Buruk stated. 'We quickly finalized Leroy Sané. Victor Osimhen was very important to confirm, and his transfer is almost complete. 'Once that is finalized, the goalkeeper's transfer will be particularly important for us. 'We need to make decisions on other positions as we go along. The most important thing, of course, is to have a budget. 'We allocated a very significant budget for Osimhen, and we have to make decisions based on the remaining budget. 'Here, you can ask for a lot – you can ask for players in every position – but the budget is very important. We have to use it wisely.'
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21-07-2025
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Report – Galatasaray Renew Interest In Inter Milan & Turkey Megastar Amid Fenerbahce Links
Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu remains on the radar of Galatasaray despite Fenerbahce's genuine interest in the star midfielder. According to Turkish outlet Now Spor via FCInterNews, the reigning Super Lig holders have rekindled their pursuit of Calhanoglu. Calhanoglu's future has been among the major talking points this summer. Indeed, the 31-year-old has emerged as a concrete target for the two most successful Turkish clubs. However, Galatasaray's opening bid for the ex-AC Milan playmaker failed to meet Inter's demands. Galatasaray Reignite Interest in Inter Milan Star Hakan Calhanoglu Despite their readiness to offer Hakan Calhanoglu a lucrative contract, Galatasaray refused to put a €30 million bid on the table. Therefore, negotiations with Inter never took off, resulting in the Rams Park outfit pulling the plug on the deal. Yet, after withdrawing from the race for the skilled midfielder, Okan Buruk's men have had a change of heart. Indeed, they will rival Fenerbahce for Calhanoglu's services. On the other hand, Inter are already scouring the market for replacements.
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15-07-2025
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Report – Galatasaray Interested In Inter Milan & France Star
Galatasaray have reportedly added Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard to their ever-growing list of targets. According to reports in Turkey via FCInterNews, Pavard has become the latest Inter star linked with a move to Rams Park. Advertisement The reigning Super Lig holders look determined to do business with the Nerazzurri this summer. Indeed, they've already tried to purchase Hakan Calhanoglu and Yann Sommer. However, Inter turned down their initial approaches, unwilling to part with two key pillars of their starting line-up. Galatasaray Take Interest in Inter Milan Ace Benjamin Pavard SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 20: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale Milano faces the media during the Training/Press Conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Despite recent failures, Okan Buruk's men haven't lost enthusiasm. Instead, they've identified another potential target at San Siro. Benjamin Pavard has been omnipresent since joining Inter from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023. However, the Italian giants are reportedly open to selling the 29-year-old this summer. Advertisement Indeed, they've laid their eyes on Parma's Giovanni Leoni. Since the youngster comes with a hefty price tag, Inter must raise funds through player sales. Though Pavard's departure is an option, Yann Bisseck is a more likely candidate to make way for the Parma starlet.
