Galatasaray Close the Gap for Can Uzun as Frankfurt Ask €45m

Galatasaray Push for Can Uzun

Galatasaray are making significant progress in their pursuit of Can Uzun as negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt continue.

According to Ekrem Konur, the Turkish champions have identified the 20-year-old attacking midfielder as both an immediate opportunity and a long-term investment.

Frankfurt initially valued Uzun at around €60 million, but that figure has reportedly fallen to €45 million as talks have intensified.

Galatasaray’s highest proposal so far is said to be worth €40 million, made up of €35 million guaranteed plus €5 million in achievable bonuses.

That leaves the two clubs only around €5 million apart.

Galatasaray Offer €35m Plus €5m in Bonuses

Galatasaray’s current proposal is structured around:

• €35 million guaranteed

• €5 million in performance-related bonuses

Eintracht Frankfurt are still looking for approximately €45 million.

The important development is how much the gap has narrowed.

At the start of the process, the difference between the clubs was reportedly close to €20 million. After continued negotiations, that gap is now much smaller.

Frankfurt Reduce Asking Price From €60m to €45m

Frankfurt began the summer with a significantly higher valuation for Uzun.

The Bundesliga club initially wanted around €60 million for the Turkey international.

As talks developed, and with Uzun reportedly informing Frankfurt that he would like to leave, that demand gradually dropped to around €45 million.

The reduction has brought Galatasaray much closer to the level required to make a deal possible.

A Sell-On Clause Could Unlock the Deal

One of the main formulas currently being discussed could allow the two sides to meet without Galatasaray paying the entire valuation up front.

A possible agreement could be structured around:

€35-38 million guaranteed plus a 10-15% sell-on clause.

That model would allow Galatasaray to control the immediate cost of the transfer while giving Frankfurt the opportunity to benefit from Uzun’s future development and resale value.

Frankfurt are believed to be open to long-term financial clauses of this kind.

Can Uzun Reportedly Wants a Move

Uzun’s own position could also become important in the final phase of negotiations.

The young midfielder has reportedly informed Frankfurt of his desire to leave.

That does not mean he has agreed terms with Galatasaray.

However, a clear wish to move could make Frankfurt more flexible when assessing offers, especially after lowering their original asking price.

Milan and Roma Are Also Following Can Uzun

Galatasaray are not the only club interested in the 20-year-old.

AC Milan and AS Roma are also monitoring the situation.

Milan are understood to have Uzun high on their list of attacking midfield options, but he is currently viewed more as an alternative than their primary target.

Roma are also following developments, although a deal in the €40-45 million range is considered more difficult for them under their current financial conditions.

At this stage, Galatasaray have made the most concrete progress.

Why Galatasaray Are Willing to Invest Heavily in Can Uzun

Uzun’s 2025/26 StatsLook numbers explain why Galatasaray are considering such a significant investment.

For Eintracht Frankfurt, he recorded:

• 26 appearances

• 1,402 minutes

• 10 goals

• 6 assists

• 4.39 xG

• 7.02 average rating

His output is particularly impressive when adjusted for playing time.

Among players in his positional group, Uzun produced:

• 0.64 goals per 90 — #1

• 0.46 assists — #1

• 3.02 shots — #4

• 1.48 shots on target — #2

That is the profile of an attacking midfielder who contributes directly to both goals and chance creation.

Can Uzun Offers More Than Traditional No.10 Creativity

Uzun should not be viewed simply as a classic playmaker operating behind the striker.

His biggest strength is the combination of creativity and direct goal threat.

Scoring 10 goals from 1,402 minutes shows how frequently he was able to influence matches in the final third.

His shooting numbers support that:

3.02 shots and 1.48 shots on target per 90.

That means defenders cannot simply protect passing lanes against him.

Uzun also looks for goal himself.

Ten Goals From 4.39 xG

One of the most striking parts of Uzun’s season is the difference between his goals and expected goals.

He scored 10 times from 4.39 xG.

That represents a large positive finishing difference.

It highlights the quality of his shooting during the season, but it should also be treated with some caution.

Finishing substantially above xG over one campaign is not always sustainable.

The more important long-term signal is that Uzun combines a high shooting volume with frequent shots on target, rather than relying only on a small number of exceptional finishes.

Where Could Can Uzun Play for Galatasaray?

Uzun’s profile gives Galatasaray several tactical options.

He can operate as:

• A central No.10

• An attacking No.8

• The more advanced midfielder in a two-eight structure

• A creative attacker starting from the half-space

His ability to score from midfield makes him particularly valuable in systems where the central attacking midfielder is expected to arrive in the box rather than only create from outside it.

That versatility is one reason Galatasaray appear willing to make such a major investment in a 20-year-old player.

Why His Age Matters

Uzun is still only 20.

That significantly changes how a €40-45 million transfer should be assessed.

Galatasaray would not simply be buying his current Bundesliga production.

They would also be investing in:

• Development potential

• Future resale value

• International-level upside

• Positional versatility

• A player who could remain part of the core squad for several seasons

This is why the reported negotiations over a sell-on percentage are particularly relevant.

Frankfurt would retain a financial interest in Uzun’s future value, while Galatasaray would gain a player whose market value could continue to rise.

Galatasaray and Frankfurt Are Getting Closer

The Can Uzun transfer is not completed, but the negotiating positions have moved significantly closer.

Frankfurt have lowered their demand from €60 million to €45 million, while Galatasaray have reached €40 million through a package of guaranteed money and bonuses.

A structure involving a higher guaranteed fee and a 10-15% future sell-on clause could provide the compromise needed to move the deal forward.

Milan and Roma remain interested, but Galatasaray are currently the club making the strongest push.

The next step will depend on whether Frankfurt are prepared to move below their €45 million valuation or accept a structure that gives them additional value from a future sale.

Data note: Can Uzun’s StatsLook figures refer to his 2025/26 performances for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Source: Ekrem Konur / Fussballdaten
Statistics: StatsLook