Galatasaray Adds Said El Mala and Yasin Ayari to Its Transfer List

Galatasaray is preparing for the mid-season transfer window, which opens in January. Wanting to strengthen its squad, the club's management has added two names to its list for the left wing and midfield. Interest from Fenerbahçe in one of the players on that list could draw the two arch-rivals into a race for the same player.

On the left wing, 20-year-old German forward Said El Mala of Bundesliga club Köln stands out. This season he has scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 8 matches for Köln. His contract runs until 2031. The young player is valued at 50 million euros. Galatasaray is planning to contact the player's agent in the coming days and make a formal approach during the transfer window.

Another target for the midfield is 23-year-old Swedish player Yasin Ayari, who plays for Brighton. According to a report by TEAMtalk in the English press, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are both monitoring the player closely. Galatasaray, which had also been tracking Ayari earlier this year, sees him as an alternative to more experienced targets.

Fenerbahçe is also reported to be interested in a young midfielder and to be following developments closely ahead of the January transfer window. If Galatasaray makes a move for Ayari, the two clubs could end up competing for the same transfer.