[62792] Turkish Football Transfer Updates: Galatasaray and Beşiktaş at the Center of the Storm

Turkish Football Transfer Market Updates

Over the past 24 hours, reports have been swirling around the future of key players in Turkey's top clubs. According to Galatasaray Haber, Galatasaray has begun official talks with Başakşehir for the purchase of striker Bertuğ Yıldırım. Başakşehir, for its part, is demanding a "double-digit" sum for the player, which, according to a report by GALATASARAY BAŞAKŞEHİR CANLI, is leading Galatasaray to try and include defender Kazımcan Karataş in the deal to reduce the cash cost. Journalist Ertan Süzgün notes that coach Okan Buruk supports the move, as the club is looking for significant reinforcement for the attack line.

At the same time, a dramatic and surprising report came from the GALATASARAY BAŞAKŞEHİR CANLI channel, according to which Galatasaray has reached an agreement with Rafael Leão on an annual salary of 16.5 million euros, and the club plans to negotiate the transfer fee with AC Milan through the player's agent. This report is marked as the most dramatic among the fans.

In the Beşiktaş sector, reports focus on squad changes. According to BEŞİKTAŞ SEVDALILARI and confirmation from Ertan Süzgün, the club has decided not to exercise the purchase option on Cengiz Ünder, who is expected to return to Fenerbahçe. The channel notes that Beşiktaş also failed in its attempt to acquire El Bilal Touré, as the player informed the management that he is "interested in continuing his career in Europe" and is looking for a club in top leagues in Italy, France, or Germany.

In addition, internal tension was recorded at Beşiktaş regarding the fielding of Ünder in the last league match. BEŞİKTAŞ SEVDALILARI brought the words of Ergin Aslan, who criticized the inclusion of players who will not continue with the team next season, arguing that an opportunity should be given to players with a history and identity in the club instead of giving minutes to loan players.