16.11.2026 00:45
Galatasaray is open to the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara to European giants during the mid-season transfer window. Following the departure of Sara, who is being pursued by Napoli, Roma, Aston Villa and Brighton, the yellow-and-reds will move to add Teun Koopmeiners, who has been unable to find playing time at Juventus, to their squad.
In the mid-season transfer window, Galatasaray, preparing for a significant change in its squad, are considering parting ways with Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara. Following the possible departure of the star footballer, who is closely monitored by Europe's leading clubs, the yellow-and-red management's transfer plan to implement has become clear.
EUROPEAN GIANTS IN PURSUIT
In addition to Italy's Serie A representatives Napoli and Roma, England's Premier League teams Aston Villa and Brighton are among the clubs wanting to add Gabriel Sara to their squads. The Galatasaray management is warm to the Brazilian player's departure in order to both free up a place in the foreign player quota and, with the transfer fee to be obtained, make a direct first-11-level reinforcement to the midfield.
IF SARA LEAVES, KOOPMEINERS IN HIS PLACE
If Gabriel Sara is sold, Galatasaray will turn its route to Italy and take action for the Dutch star Teun Koopmeiners, who wears the Juventus shirt. The yellow-and-reds, aiming to add the 28-year-old midfielder who has lost his place in the starting eleven at the Turin club, plan to sit down with the Italian giant in January and push for the terms of a loan and transfer.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Teun Koopmeiners, whom Juventus added to its squad from Atalanta in the summer of 2024 for 58.4 million euros and whose contract runs until 2029, was in the starting eleven in 7 of the 15 matches he played in all competitions in the 2026-27 season and produced a performance of 2 goals and 1 assist.