16.10.2026 15:22
At Galatasaray, squad planning has gained pace ahead of the mid-season transfer window. It has been claimed that the yellow-and-reds are planning to part ways in January with Lesley Ugochukwu, whom they loaned from Burnley at the start of the season. While the French player's departure is expected to free up a spot in the foreign player quota, it was stated that the 26.6 million euro purchase option will also not be activated.
Important changes may occur in the Galatasaray squad before the mid-season transfer window. It has been claimed that the yellow-and-reds are preparing to part ways with Lesley Ugochukwu, whom they added to their squad on loan from Burnley at the start of the season. With the departure of the French midfielder, the aim is to make room for new transfers.
THEY WILL PART WAYS IN JANUARY
According to Sabah's report, Galatasaray plans to part ways with 22-year-old Lesley Ugochukwu, whom it loaned for one year at the start of the season, during the mid-season break.
The French footballer, who was included in the squad as an alternative to Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina, has fallen short of expectations. Ugochukwu has so far been given a chance to play in only 6 matches.
THE €26.6 MILLION CLAUSE WILL NOT BE TRIGGERED
It was stated that the French footballer's contract includes a €26.6 million purchase option and that he must play in 20 matches for this clause to be triggered. However, it was stated that even if Ugochukwu plays in all matches to be played until January, he can reach a total of 19 matches. Therefore, the purchase option is not expected to be triggered.
A PLACE WILL BE OPENED IN THE FOREIGN PLAYER QUOTA
If they part ways with Ugochukwu, a vacancy will also open up in Galatasaray's foreign player quota. It has been claimed that the yellow-and-red management is considering using this quota for a new foreign footballer planned to be added to the squad during the mid-season transfer window.
FORMER TRABZONSPOR PLAYER OULAI IS THE TARGET
In the report, it was stated that Galatasaray will turn to a midfield transfer after Ugochukwu's departure. It was reported that the yellow-and-reds plan to contact Fiorentina for former Trabzonspor player Oulai.