Batrakov's agent is coming to Istanbul

Batrakov joined Galatasaray from Lokomotiv Moscow in the summer transfer window for a transfer fee of 25 million euros, and he is now one of the team's regular starters. The 21-year-old, who wears the number 10 shirt, has become one of head coach Okan Buruk's favourite players and is delivering the contribution that was expected after getting through his adaptation period.

In his last 8 appearances in the Süper Lig and the UEFA Champions League, Batrakov scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists. He played a major part in Galatasaray getting through a demanding run of 8 matches, and reports say he has now been placed on the watch lists of Europe's top clubs.

The player's contract contains a 55 million euro release clause, and the aim is to renew the deal and have that clause removed. Club officials are planning to raise the star player's salary, which would take his annual earnings to 5 million euros.

Vladimir Kuzmichev, the representative of the Russian footballer, told Match TV that he will travel to Istanbul within the next two weeks and meet the player. Kuzmichev also said a meeting with club management has been planned. He stated that no concrete talks have taken place yet, but that the matter will be discussed at that meeting.