Pape Matar Sarr and Rafael Leao Transfers to Galatasaray Cancelled
While the Yellow-Reds backed down from the Sarr transfer due to Tottenham's high transfer fee demand, Milan's Leao chose the English side Aston Villa instead.
The transfer processes of midfielder Pape Matar Sarr and left winger Rafael Leao, whom Galatasaray made efforts to add to their squad, have ended negatively and been shelved.
Transfer Fee Obstacle in Pape Matar Sarr Transfer
Galatasaray had reached an agreement in principle with 23-year-old Senegalese midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, who plays for Tottenham. The Yellow-Red management had submitted an 18 million euro loan offer with an option to buy to the English club.
However, after Tottenham insisted on a 25 million euro transfer fee, Galatasaray had to back down from the transfer. On the other hand, it was reported that Monaco is also interested in the young player.
Rafael Leao Made His Choice in Favor of the Premier League
Making intensive efforts for a left-wing reinforcement, Galatasaray also failed to get the expected result in the Rafael Leao transfer. The Yellow-Reds had reached an agreement with the Italian side Milan for 45 million euros plus bonuses, and had offered the Portuguese star an annual salary of 12 million euros.
According to the news from Record Newspaper, it was learned that the player's agent Mendes continued his contacts with Premier League side Aston Villa, and Leao made his choice in favor of this club.