Galatasaray and Arsenal are going head-to-head over Rafa Leao

Galatasaray, which signed Victor Osimhen last summer and added German national team player Leroy Sané to its roster, failed to reach its desired goal in the UEFA Champions League. Having secured its fourth consecutive Super Lig title, the Lions are making big moves again this summer. Under Okan Buruk’s leadership, the Yellow-and-Reds aim to make a bigger splash in the Champions League this time around. Galatasaray’s top transfer priority is Rafa Leao...

According to reports in the Italian media, the two strongest contenders for the Rafa Leao transfer are Galatasaray and Arsenal. Cim Bom, who lifted the UEFA Cup in 2000 by defeating Arsenal, now faces the English giants once again over the Rafa Leao transfer. It has been noted that the transfer will take shape depending on the role Arsenal, who finished the Premier League as champions, offers to Rafa Leao.

The Portuguese star, who is open to an offer from Galatasaray that guarantees playing time and the chance to launch a new career as a star signing, has postponed his decision until after the 2026 World Cup. It is claimed that Galatasaray’s offer for Rafa Leao consists of a four-year contract with an annual guaranteed salary of 10 million euros, plus a signing bonus and performance-based bonuses.

The fact that he is not the top priority on Manchester United’s transfer list, Mikel Arteta’s stance toward star players at Arsenal, and Galatasaray’s attractive offer have led to speculation that Rafa Leao is leaning toward a move to Istanbul. If Galatasaray manages to convince Leao, they will also need to pay Milan a transfer fee of nearly 50 million euros.