Galatasaray's midfield target revealed: Loan with option to buy plan for January

As the mid-season transfer window approaches for Galatasaray, midfield reinforcement has once again become a priority. It is reported that the yellow-reds have added Juventus player Teun Koopmeiners to their agenda and are evaluating a loan option for January.

Due to the failure to receive the expected contribution from Ugochukwu, who was loaned from Burnley at the beginning of the season, Lemina's frequent injuries, and the performances of İlkay Gündoğan and Sara falling below expectations, it is stated that the technical staff wants a midfielder who can go directly into the starting 11.

It has been noted that the Galatasaray management is also pushing the conditions for Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid, but is keeping alternatives on the table in case this transfer does not materialize in January. In this context, it is reported that Koopmeiners, who was also on the yellow-reds' agenda last season, is being re-evaluated.

It is stated that head coach Okan Buruk views the Dutch player positively. Koopmeiners delivered a performance of 2 goals and 1 assist in the matchup between Galatasaray and Juventus last season.

On the Juventus side, following Khephren Thuram's injury, his return to the pitch is expected to be around December-January. It is suggested that with Thuram's return to the team, Koopmeiners might fall behind in the planning, and the Italian club is not closing the door on the possibility of the player's departure.

It has been stated that Galatasaray is initially considering a loan formula with an option to buy, and if Juventus does not look favorably upon this structure, a conditional option offer could come to the agenda. The yellow-reds plan to make a decision at the end of the season based on the player's performance.

It is noted that the 28-year-old midfielder, who has been able to get a total of 131 minutes of playing time in 5 matches in Serie A this season, wants to find regular playing time and is open to evaluating incoming offers. While Koopmeiners' market value is shown as 14 million euros, his contract with Juventus continues until 2029.

News Source: 12punto