Okan Buruk Wants Shakhtar's Star Kaua Elias, Arda Turan Wants His Former Student Ahmed Kutucu!
May 11, 2026
Galatasaray has taken action for Kaua Elias, the 20-year-old star of Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan. Shakhtar, on the other hand, wants Ahmed Kutucu. Details of the €35 million transfer negotiations are here.
Okan Buruk Wants Shakhtar's Star Kaua Elias, Arda Turan Wants His Former Student Ahmed Kutucu!
Galatasaray has accelerated its transfer activities for the 2026-2027 season. The focus of the yellow-reds has turned to Kaua Elias, the young striker of Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan.
According to reports in the Ukrainian press, Galatasaray has started negotiations with Shakhtar for the Brazilian forward. It is claimed that Shakhtar Donetsk wants Ahmed Kutucu from Galatasaray.
Details of the Transfer
Shakhtar Donetsk is demanding a transfer fee of €35 million for 20-year-old Kaua Elias. The Ukrainian team previously rejected a €22 million offer from CR Flamengo during the winter transfer window and is open to departures from its championship-winning squad this season.
Kaua Elias transferred to Shakhtar from Fluminense for €17 million during the 2024-2025 winter transfer window. He has drawn attention this season with 11 goals and 7 assists in 35 matches. The young star, who has a 3.5-year contract, is one of the rising names under Arda Turan's management.
The Connection Between Ahmed Kutucu and Arda Turan
On the other hand, it is reported that Shakhtar Donetsk wants Ahmed Kutucu from Galatasaray. The 26-year-old left winger, who is a former student of Arda Turan, transferred to Galatasaray after his performance at Eyüpspor.
This season, Kutucu has had limited playing time in a Galatasaray shirt, and he is among the names Arda Turan wants to reunite with at Shakhtar.
Kaua Elias's Performance
- Age: 20
- Position: Forward
- This season: 35 matches - 11 goals - 7 assists
Ahmed Kutucu's Performance
- Age: 26
- Position: Left Winger
- This season with Galatasaray: 9 matches, 72 minutes, 1 goal contribution
Galatasaray's Transfer Strategy
Acting in line with the requests of head coach Okan Buruk, Galatasaray is focusing on young and promising players to strengthen its attacking line. If the transfer of Kaua Elias goes through, the yellow-reds will be making an investment for the coming years.
The transfer links coming from Europe after Arda Turan's successes at Shakhtar are also noteworthy developments for Turkish football.
New developments regarding the transfer process are being closely monitored.
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