15.08.2026 15:30
After the match in which Galatasaray drew 2-2 with Çorum FK, head coach Okan Buruk stated that they urgently need transfers for a number 10, a striker, and wingers. It has been claimed that the yellow-reds have reached an agreement with 21-year-old Aleksey Batrakov, who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow, for an annual salary of 3.5 million euros, and have made a transfer fee offer of 25 million euros to the Russian club.
Defending champion Galatasaray hosted Çorum FK, one of the league's new teams, at RAMS Park in the first week of the Super League. The red-yellows left the match with a 2-2 draw. After Çorum FK brought the score to 2-1, chants of "Management resign" rose from the RAMS Park stands for a while. The protest by the red-yellow fans against the management continued in the later minutes and at the end of the match.
OKAN BURUK'S TRANSFER STATEMENTS
Speaking after the match, Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk talked about the reinforcements needed in the attacking area of the squad.
Buruk said, "Of course, we have very few players up front. We want to strengthen there first. I always say; the number 10 position, a striker, a winger... We need to add these to our squad very urgently. After these transfers are made, our squad will be strengthened and will be more positive. The players inside will also be more positive, and it will reflect more positively on our fans. We will also be more positive here. We hope this will happen within this week. But of course, maybe one will happen, maybe two, you never know. Work and meetings on this are already continuing as quickly as possible."
HOT DEVELOPMENT IN TRANSFER
According to the news in Sabah Newspaper, Galatasaray has made significant progress in transfer efforts for Aleksey Batrakov. It was claimed that the red-yellows reached an agreement with the 21-year-old Russian player who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow, and are waiting for the talks between the two clubs to conclude to complete the transfer.
AGREEMENT WITH BATRAKOV COMPLETE
It was stated that the Galatasaray management shook hands with Batrakov, who plays in the number 10 position, during their meetings. According to the news, the red-yellows offered the young player an annual salary of around 3.5 million euros and received a positive response from the player's side. Following this development, it was stated that the only remaining obstacle to the transfer is reaching an agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow regarding the transfer fee.
25 MILLION EURO OFFER FROM GALATASARAY
It was claimed that Galatasaray made a transfer fee offer of around 25 million euros to Lokomotiv Moscow for Batrakov. It was also stated that the transfer package includes an agent commission of approximately 3 million euros. It was reported that Galatasaray increased its offer in recent talks and is awaiting Lokomotiv Moscow's response. The transfer has not yet been officially finalized.
VISA ISSUE ALSO INVESTIGATED
It was noted that the red-yellow management, before the transfer, looked into Batrakov's visa status in addition to sporting and economic conditions. It was stated that research was conducted on whether the Russian player would face any visa problems in the away matches to be played in the Champions League.
It was noted that Galatasaray wanted to clarify this issue before the transfer was completed in order to use the player regularly in Europe.
FINAL SAY BELONGS TO LOKOMOTIV MOSCOW
Galatasaray, which has largely reached an agreement with the player's side, is awaiting Lokomotiv Moscow's response to the transfer fee offer. If the Russian club accepts the offer, transfer talks are expected to be completed shortly. Batrakov, 21, stands out especially with his play in the attacking midfield and number 10 positions, and it was stated that Galatasaray considers the young player as an investment covering both the present and the future.