Galatasaray deny Frattesi report: ‘Not a priority for us’

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 1:12 PM ET

While multiple sources claim there are advanced negotiations with Inter, Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk insists David Frattesi ‘is not a priority target.’

Everyone from Sky Sport Italia to Fabrizio Romano, Alfredo Pedullà and La Gazzetta dello Sport are confident that talks are progressing rapidly.

It would be a loan move with option to buy for a total €35m, with the details depending on what would activate the mandatory purchase at the end of the season.

Galatasaray coach denies Frattesi offer

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Davide Frattesi of Internazionale passes the ball under pressure from Dastan Satpayev of FC Kairat during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, when speaking to the media ahead of this evening’s match, Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk poured cold water over the whole affair.

“We have not had any meetings with Frattesi and nor did we attempt to speak with him,” said the coach.

“This profile of player is not a priority target for us in the transfer window.”

ISTANBUL, TURKEY APRIL 2: Head coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce confront with head coach Okan Buruk of Galatasaray celebrates victory during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on April 2, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

It remains to be seen how this will affect the situation going forward, as Frattesi has struggled for playing time with Inter under both Simone Inzaghi and now Cristian Chivu.

There were multiple reports that Galatasaray were ready to secure him on loan with an obligation to buy if they at least qualified for the Champions League preliminary round.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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