Aleksey Batrakov attracts interest from major Premier League clubs

Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov has emerged as a high-profile transfer target for several major European football clubs. Scouts from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea were reportedly present in Istanbul to watch the 21-year-old Russian midfielder during Galatasaray’s 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart, in which Batrakov scored both goals.

Since joining Galatasaray from Lokomotiv Moscow for approximately €25 million, Batrakov has recorded five goals and three assists in nine starts. His performances have drawn interest from other top-tier clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona.

Batrakov is currently under contract until June 2031, with a reported release clause of approximately £50 million (€60 million). While no official bids have been submitted, Galatasaray is reportedly preparing to enter new contract negotiations to offer improved wages and potentially remove the release clause to maintain greater control over future transfer fees.