Turkish giants Galatasaray are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Norwich City midfielder Gabriel Sara for a fee of around £20 million plus add-ons according to GE.
Per the source, talks are expected to continue over the next few days.
The Brazilian playmaker has been a target for the Turkish club for some time, with negotiations intensifying in recent weeks.
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Turkish transfer expert Yagiz Sabuncuoglu also reported that Norwich and Galatasaray are on the verge of a deal for the midfielder.
Norwich are open to selling Sara this summer, with the player attracting interest from several clubs. The Championship side are already planning for life without the Brazilian and have identified potential replacements.
While Sara has been involved in Norwich’s pre-season preparations, the likelihood of him featuring in their final friendly against St Pauli is uncertain.
The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days, with Sara set to sign a contract until 2029.
The transfer will represent a significant investment for Galatasaray, as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.
Galatasaray are coming off the back of a title winning campaign and want to strengthen the squad to win the league for a third time in a row and delve deeper into the Champions League this term.