Premier League clubs Tottenham, Fulham, and Everton have approached Galatasaray regarding Barış Alper Yılmaz, according to reports from Sözcü. Galatasaray has set an initial asking price of €50 million for the Turkey international, while the player is reportedly open to a move to England.
Premier League Interest and Valuation
According to Sözcü, the current highest bid for the 24-year-old attacker sits in the €40 million range.
Last season, Yılmaz was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Pro League side Neom, according to Sözcü’s reporting. While the player was open to the transfer to the Gulf state, the Turkish club blocked the move entirely. Now, with English clubs circling, the dynamic has shifted toward a potential record sale.
Challenging Super Lig Transfer Records
According to data published by Sözcü, the current outgoing transfer record is jointly held by Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Sacha Boey. Fenerbahçe sold Kadıoğlu to Brighton for a €30+5 million package, matching the fee Bayern Munich paid Galatasaray for Boey.
Record Outgoing Transfers:
- Sacha Boey: Galatasaray to Bayern Munich (€30+5M)
- Ferdi Kadıoğlu: Fenerbahçe to Brighton (€30+5M)
- Barış Alper Yılmaz (Potential): Galatasaray to Premier League (€50M valuation)
Workload and Statistical Output
The high valuation stems from Yılmaz’s heavy involvement across all competitions last term. According to Sözcü, the forward logged 49 appearances for Galatasaray during the campaign. He spent 3,691 minutes on the pitch, contributing 12 goals and 16 assists for the yellow-reds.
Did You Know?
Barış Alper Yılmaz played numerous minutes across 49 matches for Galatasaray last season, directly contributing to 28 goals through his scoring and passing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Premier League clubs want Barış Alper Yılmaz?
According to Sözcü, Tottenham, Fulham, and Everton are pursuing the Turkish winger.
What is Galatasaray’s asking price for Barış Alper Yılmaz?
Galatasaray has set an initial price tag of €50 million, while current offers sit in the €40 million range, as reported by Sözcü.
Who holds the current Süper Lig transfer exit record?
Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Fenerbahçe to Brighton) and Sacha Boey (Galatasaray to Bayern Munich) share the current record at €30+5 million each, according to Sözcü data.
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