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European interest in Aleksey Batrakov

Overview

Aleksey Batrakov, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder for Galatasaray, continues to attract significant interest from major European football clubs following his move from Lokomotiv Moscow.

Initial reports indicated that several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Brighton, were monitoring the player. Interest was also noted from French clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, and Paris FC. Batrakov has contributed four goal involvements in his first ten appearances and recently scored in the Champions League against Lille.

Subsequent reports expanded the scope of interest to include Barcelona, which is reportedly monitoring him as a potential replacement for Gavi. Batrakov’s market value is estimated at 28 million euros, while his contract includes a release clause of approximately 50 million to 60 million euros applicable to major European leagues.

Recent performances have further heightened his profile, including scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League and netting both goals in a 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. Scouts from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea were reportedly present in Istanbul to observe him during the Stuttgart match. To maintain control over future transfer fees, Galatasaray is reportedly preparing to enter new contract negotiations to offer improved wages and potentially remove the release clause.

Batrakov has since maintained his strong form, recording seven goals and five assists in his first 18 matches of the season. He has established himself as a standout performer in the Champions League, scoring in all four of his tournament appearances.

Entities

Galatasaray · Aleksey Batrakov · Lokomotiv Moscow · Arsenal · Liverpool FC

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Galatasaray football news: Dzevad Prekazi passes away and Aleksej Batrakov rises

    Former Galatasaray star Dzevad Prekazi has died at 70, while young Russian talent Aleksej Batrakov has become a standout performer for the club.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Aleksey Batrakov attracts interest from major Premier League clubs

    Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov is attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea following impressive performances in Turkey.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Aleksey Batrakov attracts interest from major European football clubs

    Galatasaray's 21-year-old Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov is attracting interest from Barcelona, PSG, and several Premier League clubs following standout performances.

  4. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Aleksey Batrakov attracts interest from major European clubs

    Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov is attracting interest from major clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, and PSG following impressive performances in the Süper Lig and Champions League.

Sources

bursahakimiyet.com.tr · caughtoffside.com · fanatik.ro · fotomac.com.tr · haberaktuel.com · karar.com · m.fotomac.com.tr · m.haberturk.com · meridiansport.rs · nnn.ng · sixsports.in · sportsmole.co.uk · telegraf.rs · tr.ign.com · tr.shafaqna.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history