Galatasaray Want to Keep Batrakov Amid PSG Interest
Galatasaray management wants Batrakov to stay for years despite PSG's interest and is open to a new contract, according to Milliyet. Here's what we know.
Galatasaray are determined to keep Batrakov at the club for the long haul. According to Turkish newspaper Milliyet, the Istanbul club's management has made it clear that they want the player to remain with them for many years to come.
New contract on the table
The Galatasaray board said they are prepared to offer Batrakov a new deal. However, they stressed that the outcome does not depend on the club alone: the player's own stance on his future will play an important role in any decision.
The management also revealed that the player's camp had already asked for a similar contract during the summer. That suggests talks over improved terms are nothing new and have been on the agenda for several months.
Europe's elite are watching
Galatasaray admitted they are fully aware of the interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain leading the way. For the Süper Lig side, holding on to Batrakov in the face of such financial muscle could become one of the key storylines of the upcoming transfer windows. No official bid from any club has been confirmed so far.
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