Report: Galatasaray want to sign a player from either Tottenham or Newcastle

Turkish publication Yeni Asir report that Galatasaray are interested in signing a player from either Tottenham or Newcastle summer, in a transfer domino that involves a former Spurs star.

Galatasaray want to replace Serge Aurier

Galatasaray took former Tottenham right-back, Serge Aurier, on loan for the second half of last season on their march to the Turkish league title.

However, the Ivorian did not impress enough during his six-month stint to earn a permanent move to Galatasaray this summer, so they are on the lookout for a replacement.

The Turkish champions reportedly looked at Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United, but the defender proved to be too expensive for them this summer (Yeni Asir).

Galatasaray want Emerson Royal or Kieran Trippier

Galatasaray reportedly have both Emerson Royal and Kieran Trippier on their wishlist for the summer now that Wan-Bissaka is an impossibility. Of course, they only need to sign one of these two targets.

Premier League Brasil reported this week that Galatasaray sent an offer to Tottenham regarding the Brazilian right-back, although the figure was not revealed.

This is said to have prompted AC Milan to finally meet Tottenham’s price tag of €20m (£16.8m) for the player, so Galatasaray may have actually done themselves more harm than good there.

Spurs Web Opinion:

I think Emerson Royal to AC Milan is very close to being done now. Maybe the late interest from Galatasaray actually helped Tottenham in negotiations.

I expect an announcement to be made in the next week that Royal is joining AC Milan on loan with an obligation to buy for around £12m plus another £4m in performance-related add-ons or something like that.

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