In January, sports witness Galatasaray cover Bournemouth's interest in Baris Alpar Yilmaz. Now, the Turkish interest may finally get a big step up to the Premier League and Chelsea could be his next destination.
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa were also keen on a number one striker but Gala's pressing has always proved effective.
So far this season, the 25-year-old has scored six goals and ten assists, continuing his consistent form in the Turkish top-flight. He has contributed three goals in the Champions League.
Details regarding a potential summer transfer to Chelsea are now emerging.
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Turkish Outlet News YellowRed Report that Juventus have a special interest in the striker. He caught their attention in the two playoff stages of the Champions League, when Giorgio Chiellini indicated his interest in the player.
In total, Yilmaz has four contenders from the top five European leagues. Chelsea are in the running, with the Blues aiming to land him in the summer transfer window.
Blus has sought advice from Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella about the forward and he remains a target.
Currently, Gala is valued at €45m to €50m, with a German club also interested.
Yilmaz may be worth the money
The versatile attacker has been at the Gala for five seasons now. In all competitions, he made 192 appearances, scoring 34 times and assisting 33 times. His fame has risen over the past two seasons and he has scored 31 league goals.
Increasingly, he has also become a key player for Türkiye, playing 31 times for the national team.
Gala is usually a difficult club with which to negotiate but Yilmaz's current contract expires in 2028. This could help Chelsea land a player in the summer. After almost two years of talk about the Premier League, Yilmaz may finally get a big transfer.
