Galatasaray winger Barış Alper Yılmaz is becoming a highly sought-after talent in the European transfer market, with English Premier League side Nottingham Forest have made an offer for the Turkish international, sources have told Turkish-Football.
Forest have asked Galatasaray regarding his availability through intermediaries after scouting the winger over the course of last season.
This development places Forest in direct competition with German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, who have also shown strong interest in the 24-year-old.
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Yılmaz has been a standout performer for Galatasaray, playing a crucial role in their recent Süper Lig triumph. His impressive statistics of 14 goals and 6 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions underscore his significant contribution and versatility on the wing.
His raw pace, direct dribbling ability, and willingness to track back have made him a dynamic attacker capable of impacting games at both ends of the pitch.
Nottingham Forest’s interest in Yılmaz is not new. The Reds have reportedly been scouting the Galatasaray winger throughout the past season and have already established preliminary contact with the Turkish champions.
Galatasaray value Yilmaz around the €30-35 million mark but are open for negotiations this summer as the winger is keen on a summer exit.
Yılmaz himself has openly expressed his dream of playing in the Premier League, stating he is keen on a switch to the UK, though he emphasizes that any move would be with the club’s approval.
RB Leipzig, known for their shrewd recruitment and development of young talent, remains a strong contender for Yılmaz’s signature. Napoli was also previously linked with the player, highlighting the widespread appeal of his profile.
Galatasaray, keen to retain their key assets following their league success and ahead of their Champions League commitments, hold a strong hand as Yilmaz’s contract runs until 2029, giving the club a strong negotiating position.
The coming weeks are expected to be critical as Nottingham Forest and other interested clubs attempt to bridge the gap in valuation, potentially leading to a significant transfer that would see Baris Alper Yılmaz test his abilities in one of Europe’s top leagues.
