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- Galatasaray scouting الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز for goalkeeper option
- Eyeing Wolves’ Jose Sa as alternative
- Turkish club is still have Ter Stegen preferred signing
The Turkish giants are reportedly keeping close tabs on the Wolves’ goalkeeper as a potential reinforcement this summer. The Super Lig champions are still keeping Ter Stegen their top priority, but with the German still standing firm on his contract with Barcelona, they are preparing a Plan B. Sa, who joined Wolves in 2021, made 30 appearances last season and has still two years left on his contract.
The situation between Ter Stegen and Barcelona remains tense since he has been informed that he will no longer be the first-choice goalkeeper next season. Upon returning to pre-season training, the German reportedly trained alone in the gym, away from the rest of the squad. Despite Barca’s clear stance, Ter Stegen is adamant about staying with the Spanish champions and competing for his place with the new signing Joan Garcia.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray, who are entering a new era following Fernando Muslera’s departure after 14 years, are ready to table a four-year contract offer for Ter Stegen, including a salary hike on the condition that he is released on a free transfer. The club are maintaining open communication with the 33-year-old’s camp in case his stance softens in the coming weeks, but are keeping other options open.
Ter Stegen has won 19 trophies with Barcelona since his arrival at the club in 2014. These include six La Liga titles, five Copas del Rey, three Supercopa de Espana, and one apiece of the Champions League, Club كأس العالم and UEFA Super Cup. However, he missed long spells in two of the last three campaigns, including a knee injury that kept him sidelined for eight months.
The Barcelona captain is likely to make a final decision on his future in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Galatasaray, who are also actively working to sign striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, will be closely watching the situation. If Ter Stegen chooses to stay at Barca, the Turkish giants are likely to open negotiations with Wolves.
