Galatasaray's Yasin Ayari target: Brighton contract talks stall

Galatasaray continue their search for midfield options after the mid-season transfer window. As part of this, Yasin Ayari, the 23-year-old who plays for Brighton in the English Premier League, has returned to the Yellow-Reds' transfer list. The player is also reported to have attracted interest from Chelsea.

According to a report by TEAMtalk in the English press, no agreement has yet been reached in the new contract talks between Brighton and Ayari. The Swedish player's current contract will expire on 30 June 2027. Brighton have an option to extend the deal by one year, but the club has not yet exercised it. If the option is triggered, the player's contract could run until the summer of 2028.

Galatasaray's interest is said to be aimed at the summer transfer window. The club is also reported to be tracking Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, but is considering Ayari as a more affordable alternative due to Fernandes' high cost. Galatasaray's next steps in this deal are said to depend on the outcome of Brighton's contract extension talks.

The player's name was also linked with Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in September. At that time, it was reported that Brighton were not warm to the idea of letting Ayari go.