01.09.2026 09:20
Galatasaray, continuing their transfer work, has taken action for Göztepe's 23-year-old footballer Arda Okan Kurtulan. It was reported that the yellow-reds offered 6 million euros for the young player who grew up in Fenerbahçe's youth system, while Göztepe is asking for 8 million euros. It had also been claimed that Galatasaray reached a principle agreement with Yusuf Akçiçek.
Galatasaray, who continue their efforts to strengthen their squad following the transfer of Rafael Leao, have turned their attention to the Super Lig. It has been reported that the red-and-yellows have added Arda Okan Kurtulan, who plays for Goztepe, to their transfer list.
According to beIN SPORTS news, Galatasaray have taken action for the 23-year-old footballer. It was stated that the technical staff also gave a positive opinion on Arda Okan's transfer.
RAISED IN FENERBAHCE'S YOUTH ACADEMY
Arda Okan Kurtulan's career includes a Fenerbahce chapter. The young footballer played for the yellow-navy club's youth academy between 2019 and 2021. Before the 2020-21 season, Arda Okan also signed a professional contract with Fenerbahce.
Thus, Galatasaray have started initiatives to add another footballer raised in Fenerbahce's youth academy to their squad, following Yusuf Akcicek.
GALATASARAY OFFERS 6 MILLION EUROS, GOZTEPE WANTS 8 MILLION EUROS
It was also reported that negotiations between the parties have begun regarding the transfer. It was learned that Galatasaray offered a transfer fee of 6 million euros for Arda Okan Kurtulan, while Goztepe demanded 8 million euros. It was stated that the difference between the two clubs has dropped to 2 million euros and talks are ongoing.
PRINCIPAL AGREEMENT WITH YUSUF AKCICEK
Another former Fenerbahce player on the red-and-yellows' agenda is Yusuf Akcicek. It was claimed that Galatasaray have reached a principal agreement with the young centre-back, who plays for Al-Hilal. The transfer is expected to be finalized after the Saudi Arabian team completes the transfer of a centre-back suitable for their U23 quota.
GALATASARAY DOES NOT SLOW DOWN IN TRANSFERS
Galatasaray, who have added Rafael Leao to their squad, had also reached an agreement with national footballer Deniz Gul, who plays for Porto. Now, while the red-and-yellows continue their negotiations with Goztepe for Arda Okan Kurtulan, it is a matter of curiosity whether the 2 million euro difference in the transfer fee will be closed.