– after Fenerbahce let go Now league champion Galatasaray wants the Norwegian
Alexander Sørloth is still relevant for Turkish football – but this time it is Galatasaray who are knocking on the door. After Fenerbahce failed to sign the Norwegian, the other Istanbul club has now expressed their interest.
The 30-year-old is out of Atlético Madrid’s line-up for both the league opener against Málaga and the game against Villarreal, after a muscle contracture has kept him out of training for the past week. But the injury is only one of the reasons why Sørloth is in focus.
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The Norwegian striker is one of the players Atlético have in and out of the market this summer.
From Juventus to Fenerbahce – now Galatasaray
It started with negotiations with Juventus, who were on the right track – until changes in the club’s board put the talks on hold. Then Fenerbahce came on the scene, but that didn’t happen either.
Now a new path is opening up – also in Turkey. Galatasaray are looking for a striker for next season, waiting for Victor Osimhen (29) to leave the club. The Nigerian is said to have been offered to Atlético.
Loan with purchase option – but Atlético hesitates
According to the Turkish media Fanatik, Galatasaray want to sign Sørloth on a loan with a mandatory purchase next year. Atlético are initially not convinced – but it all depends on the numbers and the club’s need for sales to strengthen the team further.
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Alexander Sørloth demands over ten million euros
Sørloth is not dismissive of leaving Atlético, but he makes clear demands: The offer must be financially sound. He is said to want a salary of over ten million euros to leave Spain’s capital for Istanbul.
With Galatasaray on the pitch, and with Sørloth’s clear salary ambitions, this could be one of the more exciting transfer sagas in the final days of the window.
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