Galatasaray Eyes Bernardo Silva After Landing Leroy Sane in Ambitious Summer Spree
Istanbul, Turkey – Turkish Süper Lig champions Galatasaray are sending shockwaves through the European transfer market, reportedly setting their sights on Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva as they continue an aggressive summer recruitment drive that has already seen them secure Leroy Sane on a free transfer.
According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Galatasaray is actively pursuing Silva to further enhance their squad depth at Rams Park. This audacious move comes after a reported positive meeting with the Portuguese midfielder’s representatives. With only a year remaining on his current contract, Manchester City is reportedly open to negotiating a transfer fee for Silva this summer.
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Galatasaray’s head of transfers, Abdullah Kavukcu, and agent George Gardi are believed to be instrumental in attracting top-tier talent to Istanbul. Their strategic approach is evident in the acquisition of Sane, a significant coup for the Turkish giants who are determined to make a substantial impact in the upcoming Süper Lig season.
The club’s ambition doesn’t stop with Silva. Galatasaray is reportedly also targeting Aston Villa’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez. While Martinez is said to be awaiting an offer from Manchester United, Kavukcu and Gardi are reportedly confident in their ability to persuade the Argentine to make Istanbul his next home.
Other prominent names linked with a move to the reigning Turkish champions include Djordje Petrovic of Strasbourg, Hakan Calhanoglu of Inter Milan, former Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey of Bayern Munich, and another Manchester City star, Ilkay Gundogan.
Adding to the excitement, reports suggest Galatasaray is also engaged in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar regarding a potential transfer. This pursuit could ignite a heated bidding war, as fierce rivals Fenerbahçe are also reportedly vying for the Slovakian international’s signature.
Fresh off securing their third consecutive league title by narrowly edging out Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray’s proactive transfer strategy signals a clear intent to not only maintain their domestic dominance but also to make a significant statement on the European stage.
