Arne Slot’s side have been linked with the Galatasaray star who is also attracting German attention
Liverpool have learnt what it will take to lure Galatasaray star Baris Alper Yilmaz away from his homeland.
The Reds have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old winger, who already has 22 caps for his country. According to reports from The Mirror, Yilmaz is wanted by Liverpool and Bundesliga clubs RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Nottingham Forest have also shown an interest in the forward, who already has four goals to his name this season. Capable of playing at right back, on both flanks and as a number nine, his versatility makes him another attractive option.
The report further states that Galatasaray would like to keep hold of Yilmaz beyond his current deal, with Okan Buruk’s side attempting to tie him down to a new contract. He is now in advanced talks with Galatasaray regarding fresh terms, with a release clause of around £30million also mooted.
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“We have 20 percent of Baris Alper Yilmaz’s share but Galatasaray has not requested a meeting with us on this issue,” Keciorengucu president, Sedat Tahiroglu told Turkish news outlet Aksam. “I hear Liverpool and Arsenal want him but I know Nuri Sahin definitely wants him [at Dortmund].
“I don’t think the price will be €50 million (£42 million). He can be sold for around €30 million (£25 million). The path needs to be paved for young people for Turkish football. Hopefully, he will make the decision that is good for him.
“The money is not important. The important thing is for Baris Alper to go to a team where he will be successful because he will be the face of Turkey.”
