AC Milan have considered making a move for Mauro Icardi to replace Santiago Gimenez, but now the reverse might be considered by Galatasaray. Gimenez's time at Milan has seemingly been heading towards an end, and there have been many options linked to replace him. After a lot of deliberation, Niclas Fullkrug will arrive as an aid for the frontline. However, the Mexican could also stay in Italy, with the sale of Christopher Nkunku not to be ruled out.
Last seen over the weekend putting in a thumping display as they stormed their way to an empathic 4-1 victory away at Antalyaspor, Okay Buruk's side will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Leading the chase at the top of the Super Lig standings and holding a three-point buffer over arch-rivals Fenerbahce, the reigning Turkish champions are looking to shatter more domestic records this season.
Jhon Duran's last-gasp header rescued a point for Fenerbahce, who snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw with Galatasaray in the Intercontinental Derby. The former Aston Villa forward struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time, cancelling out Leroy Sane's first-half strike in Istanbul. Leaders Galatasaray were aiming to go four points clear at the Turkish Super Lig summit, and looked the more dangerous of the two sides during the first half.
In the upcoming January mercato, a few moves could be made in and out of AC Milan. However, one player is almost impossible to move. There is always interest in Rafael Leao. A player of his stature does not go without some talk. However, there is interest and discussion. The two are separate, and it is a two-way street if talks open. With Leao, it is difficult to see any talks opening, other than ones for him to stay.
West Ham United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of Baris Alper Yilmaz. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move away from Galatasaray and it will be interesting to see if the London club can get the deal done. They have been told to pay 50 million for the player (h/t SportWitness). It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay that kind of money for him.
West Ham United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of Baris Alper Yilmaz. The 25-year-old attacker has done quite well for Galatasaray, and his performances have attracted the attention of the London club. According to Fichajes, they are preparing a major offensive to sign the player. Yilmaz was linked with the move to the London club at the start of the season as well.
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Liverpool are now ready to turn the page on their first competitive defeat of the young season when they make the long journey to Istanbul to face Turkish giants Galatasaray in the Champions League. It will be a near full strength Reds side as we also see the return of Hugo Ekitike following his suspension from a red card picked up midweek in the Carabao Cup win. Arne Slot will have a test on his hands to see who starts in the attack.
