12.11.2026 09:32
Continuing its search for a right-back ahead of the mid-season transfer window, Galatasaray has added Mert Müldür, who wears the Fenerbahçe shirt, and Göztepe's young player Arda Okan Kurtulan to its transfer list. While it was stated that the yellow-and-reds could evaluate the opportunity to sign Mert Müldür on a free transfer at the end of the season, it was recalled that the national team player drew a reaction from Fenerbahçe fans after the derby because he hugged Okan Buruk.
Galatasaray, while continuing its transfer efforts to strengthen its squad, has put two names on its agenda for the right-back position. Assessing the transfer developments on the Kafa Sports broadcast, journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu announced that the red-yellows are closely monitoring the situations of Mert Müldür from Fenerbahçe and Arda Okan Kurtulan from Göztepe. While different transfer plans are being considered for the two players, the possibility of Mert Müldür joining the squad as a free agent at the end of the season particularly drew attention.
THEY WILL WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON FOR MERT MÜLDÜR
Stating that Galatasaray has added Mert Müldür to its transfer list, Sabuncuoğlu said that no official offer has been made for the national player so far and that no meeting has taken place between the parties. It was reported that the red-yellows are following whether Fenerbahçe will renew the player's contract.
Sabuncuoğlu, noting that Galatasaray could take action at the end of the season if Fenerbahçe does not sign a new contract with Mert Müldür, drew attention to the possibility that the red-yellows could again apply the method they previously used in the transfer of Şener Özbayraklı. In this case, Galatasaray could have the opportunity to add the national player to its squad without paying a transfer fee.
HIS HUGGING OKAN BURUK HAD DRAWN REACTION
On the other hand, Mert Müldür had drawn attention after the derby previously played between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray by hugging the red-yellow team's head coach, Okan Buruk. The national player's intimate images with the opposing team's head coach had drawn the reaction of some Fenerbahçe fans.
Müldür's now being on Galatasaray's transfer list brought these images from after the derby back to mind. However, there is no verified information indicating that the national player has had any meeting with the red-yellow club.
ARDA OKAN KURTULAN IS ALSO ON THE TRANSFER LIST
Another name Galatasaray is following for the right-back transfer is Arda Okan Kurtulan, who wears the Göztepe jersey. Stating that the young player is also on Fenerbahçe's radar, Sabuncuoğlu reported that the red-yellows have shown more concrete interest in the player.
Explaining that Göztepe had previously requested a transfer fee of 8 million euros for Arda Okan Kurtulan, Sabuncuoğlu said that if the İzmir representative reduces this figure, he expects Galatasaray to be the first club to make an official offer.
THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT FORMULAS ON GALATASARAY'S TABLE
It is reported that the Galatasaray management is considering two different options for the right-back transfer. While the possibility of a free transfer that could arise at the end of the season for Mert Müldür is being monitored, Göztepe's transfer fee expectation will be decisive regarding Arda Okan Kurtulan.
It is stated that the red-yellows have not yet reached an official agreement for either player, and it is wondered how the transfer process will take shape in the coming period.