Inter's 35 Million Offer Not Enough for Galatasaray
Inter's verbal offer of 35 million euros for Wilfried Singo was rejected by Galatasaray. The club's expectation is 50 million euros — and if this sale occurs, all eyes will immediately turn to Lucumi.
Wilfried Singo, who Galatasaray signed from Monaco last summer for a transfer fee of 30 million euros, has stood out with his physical quality and performance in every match he played despite unfortunate injuries. The player also started well in the World Cup, but suffered an injury there as well.
A Concrete Approach from Inter
This performance has attracted serious interest from clubs in Europe — with Inter being one of the most prominent in recent times. The Italian giant recently approached Galatasaray with a verbal offer of 35 million euros. However, the Yellow-Red management rejected this offer.
Galatasaray's Figure: 50 Million Euros
It is reported that head coach Okan Buruk wants the player to remain in the squad. Nevertheless, the figure set by the club is clear: 50 million euros. It has been communicated to the player's agent that offers below this level will definitely not be accepted.
Inter Preparing a New Offer
According to reports, Inter is quite insistent on this transfer and is preparing to make a new offer soon. If Singo's potential sale goes through, the first choice for the right-back position will be Roland Sallai, with a local player considered as a backup — in this regard, Arda Okan Kurtulan from Göztepe is among the top candidates.
What Happens if He is Sold: A Spot Opens in the Foreign Quota
If Inter raises its offer to the level desired by Galatasaray, it is indicated that the issue of the sale could become serious. Such a scenario would provide significant revenue for the club and also open up a spot in the foreign player quota.
Domino Effect: The Next Name is Lucumi
It is noted that Galatasaray will likely use the spot opened up in this way for a center-back transfer. The club's primary target in its search for a left center-back is Jhon Lucumi from Bologna — the partner of Davinson Sanchez in the Colombian national team. Since he only has one year left on his contract with Bologna, the transfer fee is estimated to be around 15 million euros. If Singo is sold, it is stated that Galatasaray will immediately try to finalize the transfer of Lucumi.
The information in this article is based on a report published in Fanatik.
