Turkish Süper Lig prepares for kickoff as Galatasaray pursues Rodrigo Mora

The Turkish Süper Lig is set to begin with a high-profile opening match between defending champions Galatasaray and newly promoted Çorum FK on August 14. Çorum FK players, including Gökhan Sazdağı and Fredy, have expressed their ambitions to secure points against the powerhouse club despite acknowledging the difficulty of the matchup.

Galatasaray is currently navigating a busy transfer window. The club is reportedly in advanced negotiations for Porto’s 19-year-old talent Rodrigo Mora, with a potential package including a €15 million loan fee and a €40 million purchase option. However, competition has intensified as Italian club Roma has also entered the race for the player. Additionally, the club is addressing midfield concerns following fan dissatisfaction, with names like Leon Goretzka and Dani Ceballos being discussed to bolster the squad.

In other club news, Fenerbahçe is preparing for the new season with high ambitions under President Aziz Yıldırım, aiming to reclaim the league title and return to the Champions League. Meanwhile, Göztepe has shown strong defensive form during their pre-season preparations, recording six wins and one draw in seven friendly matches.