Galatasaray's job just got harder! Villarreal raises price for Pape Gueye
The players Galatasaray want to sign in January continue to increase their value by becoming stars in the matches they play! Pape Gueye is the latest link in this chain.
As Galatasaray continue their efforts to strengthen their squad in January, the players on their radar are adding value with their performances on the pitch. While the names on the transfer list of the yellow-reds are being showcased one by one, Pape Gueye is the latest link to be added to this chain.
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LEFT HIS MARK ON THE TOURNAMENT
In a breathtaking final of the Africa Cup, it was Gueye who took center stage in the clash between Senegal and Morocco. The 26-year-old front libero, who led his country to the championship with a critical goal in extra time in the final match, became the hero of the night with his performance. Gueye, who scored the goal that brought the trophy to Senegal, left his mark on the tournament by being named the most valuable player of the match after the final.
THEY ASKED FOR 30 MILLION EUROS
Pape Gueye, who is one of the players that Galatasaray Technical Director Okan Buruk insists on for the midfield, has been on the yellow-reds' radar for a long time with his dynamism, vision and two-way football. It was previously known that the Spanish club had demanded a 30 million Euros transfer fee for the Senegalese star, who has been a consistent performer in La Liga for Villarreal.
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COULD PUSH THE PRICE EVEN HIGHER
However, after his leading performance in the Africa Cup final and his championship goal, the balance is said to have changed. According to comments in the Spanish press, Villarreal may raise their asking price even higher due to the player's increasing market value. Many clubs from Europe are also expected to step in for Gueye after his performance in the final match.
On the Galatasaray front, it remains to be seen how the transfer planning will take shape. It will be clear in the coming days whether the yellow-red management will push the conditions due to both the insistence of the technical staff and the player's form graph. Pape Gueye's rising performance has made Galatasaray's moves in the January transfer window even more critical.
