Report: Contact made by De Zerbi for overdue replacement

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a notable move in the summer transfer window. The English club plans to bring in three players from Galatasaray: Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara, goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, and winger Barış Alper Yılmaz. Among them, Gabriel Sara stands out as one of the most prominent names on the radar of Premier League clubs.

The 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder joined Galatasaray from Norwich City in the summer of 2024 for a fee of €18 million. This season, he has contributed 5 goals and 2 assists in 24 Süper Lig appearances. Sara is reportedly open to returning to England, viewing the Premier League as the ideal stage for the next step in his career. Galatasaray are said to be demanding around €40–45 million for the player, while his current market value is estimated at €22 million by Transfermarkt.

Interest in Sara is not limited to Tottenham, but GMS confirms that contact has been made. The moving on of Vicario is well overdue.

Manchester United and Newcastle United are also monitoring him, alongside Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth, and Brentford. His previous experience in England and consistent performances in Turkey have strengthened the likelihood of a Premier League return.

For Galatasaray, the situation is complex. The club aims to capitalise financially on Sara’s rising value, yet at the same time, they want to keep him as part of their Champions League ambitions. Tottenham’s plan to make a package offer for all three players could play a decisive role in shaping Galatasaray’s transfer strategy this summer.

In conclusion, Gabriel Sara is set to be one of the most discussed targets of the transfer window. Tottenham’s interest, the pursuit by other English clubs, and Galatasaray’s financial expectations are turning his potential move into a major European transfer battle.

Spurs desperately need fresh players, and whilst not the household name some might have wished for, Sara may just fit the bill. Uğurcan Çakır, and Barış Alper Yılmaz may require a little more enthusiasm.