Hello, dear readers of our site! Galatasaray, the most successful team in Turkish football in recent years, continues to consistently strengthen its squad with the intention of maintaining its dominance. At the specific request of head coach Okan Buruk, the management of the Istanbul giant has accelerated efforts to attract local talent for the upcoming season. Zamin.uz presents the hottest news from the Turkish transfer market.
Squad clear-out and new candidates
The 'Yellow-Reds' are considering parting ways with several players currently in the squad, such as Kaan Ayhan and Ahmed Kutucu, to make room for new stars. As part of their transfer window activity, the club's sports department has already scouted promising players like Arda Okan Kurtulan from Goztepe, Mithat Pala from Caykur Rizespor, and Alanyaspor representative Umit Akdag.
Okan Buruk's main target: Bertug Yildirim
However, the most important name on the coaching staff's list is Istanbul Basaksehir striker Bertug Yildirim. The experienced coach wants to see this 23-year-old local forward as a worthy successor to a star like Victor Osimhen.
Bertug was bought from French club Rennes last summer for approximately 2.2 million euros. Despite playing only 530 minutes this season, he has demonstrated his skill by recording 7 goals and 1 assist in 18 matches. Standing 1.91 meters tall, this young striker stands out not only for his physical strength but also for his precision in finishing attacks. According to reports, Bertug himself, aiming to shine in the Champions League, is keen on a move to Galatasaray.
Competition at Basaksehir and Shomurodov's success
At Istanbul Basaksehir, where Bertug Yildirim currently plays, our compatriot Eldor Shomurodov is performing excellently as the main goalscorer. Our 30-year-old legionnaire is currently in second place in the race for the 'Golden Boot' with 20 goals in the Turkish Super Lig.
Bertug is the team's third-highest scorer. Ahead of him is German striker Davie Selke with 9 goals. In such a competitive environment, Bertug's performance has not left the Galatasaray management indifferent, and official steps regarding this transfer are expected in the coming days.
Dear readers of our site, do you think a move to Galatasaray will be a turning point in Bertug Yildirim's career? Can he be a worthy competitor to Victor Osimhen? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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