Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal could do battle before the season even begins, as the two North London clubs are both thought to be interested in the same winger, with meetings set to take place soon according to reports in the Turkish press.
They are not alone, either. Apparently, there are now six Premier League clubs chasing the signature of Baris Alper Yilmaz this summer, and his price tag is firmly set, too.
That’s according to a report from Turkish outlet, Sabah, with a claim that Spurs and Arsenal are both very interested in signing the right winger, who had a great tournament for his country at Euro 2024.
However, Galatasaray are demanding at least €30m (£25.3m) for the 24-year-old, with the Turkish Super Lig holders have already reportedly received such an offer from Liverpool.
Manchester United, Brighton, and Aston Villa are also cited as potential suitors for Yilmaz, but it is Spurs and Arsenal who have been sending scouts to watch him, and the two clubs are seemingly ready to sit down and discuss a deal with Galatasaray.
Yilmaz played the full 90 minutes in every single game for Turkey at Euro 2024 as they made it to the quarter-finals, where their valiant efforts were not enough to get past the Netherlands.
However, Yilmaz did not score or provide an assist at the tournament, but he did impress with his high-energy play in the attacking zone for Turkey.
Yilmaz scored seven goals and registered 12 assists for Galatasaray in 55 appearances last season as they secured the Turkish league title (Transfermarkt).
Spurs Web Opinion
His numbers aren’t exactly out of this world, but Yilmaz does fit the profile of the kind of player we need out wide, and he also looks like he would adapt to the Premier League quite suitably, too.
There are other signings I would rather us make, but Yilmaz is not a bad option.
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