Euro giants in advanced talks with 20-goal Swansea star, deal close to completion

Galatasaray are closing in on Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis.

The Lions are in pursuit of a new striker following the departure of Kolbeinn Sigþórsson earlier this year.

Meanwhile, star forward Lukas Podolski will also depart the Istanbul based club this summer for Vissel Kobe.

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The Turkish outlet Fotospor have revealed that Galatasaray have been in contract negotiations with  Gomis. Per the source, Galatasaray have tabled a lucrative offer which has placed them ahead of Marseille in the race for the 31-year-old.

Fotospor go onto state that Galatasaray are close to striking a deal with Gomis. However, the Lions still need to reach an agreement with Swansea City.

Gomis has another year on his contract with Swansea which expires in 2018.

The 31-year-old spent this season on a loan at Marseille. Gomis scored an impressive 20 goals in 33 appearances for Marseille this term.

Galatasaray find themselves in fourth spot in the Turkish league with 58 points.