Stoke City receive offer from Galatasaray for £18m out-of-favour midfielder

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have tabled an offer for Stoke City’s out-of-favour midfielder Gianelli Imbula.

The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from the Potters after struggling to settle in following his £18 million move from Porto.

According to the Turkish outlet SporX, Galatasaray have tabled a loan bid for the France U21 international.

Per the source, Gala boss Fatih Terim is keen on the midfielder and is pushing for the club to sign him this summer.

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However, Galatasaray are being closely monitored by UEFA for financial fair play and will be unable to table a big-money bid for the 25-year-old.

The Lions have also been linked with Imbula’s teammate Badou Ndiaye in recent weeks.

Imbuma spent the season on loan at Ligue 1 side Toulouse where he made 32 appearances.

Stoke will play in the Championship next season after being relegated from the Premier League.