Galatasaray eye summer move for £12m Everton target

Turkish league giants Galatasaray have joined the race to sign Lyon’s out-of-favour winger Rachid Ghezzal.

A source close to Galatasaray has told Turkish-Football that the Lions are preparing a list of replacements in case Bruma leaves this summer.

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Per the source, Rachid Ghezzal is a prominent name on Galatasaray’s transfer shortlist.

According to The Sun, both Arsenal and Everton are also interested in signing the Algeria international. The Sun goes onto state that the Toffees had a £12 million bid for Ghezzal rejected last summer.

Ghezzal’s contract with Lyon expires over the summer which means Galatasaray are currently allowed to hold transfer talks with him.

The 24-year-old lost his place in Lyon’s starting lineup following the arrival of Memphis Depay from Manchester United.

Ghezzal has provided seven assist and scored two goals in 27 appearances for Lyon this season. Lyon currently sit in forth place with 47 points after 27 games.

Galatasaray currently sit in third place in the Turkish Super Lig and take on Ankara Genclerbirligi this weekend.