Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt is presently the only confirmed high-profile star to leave the club this summer.
The German international, whose contract expires next month, is set to be available in the market for free after mutually agreeing not to renew his existing deal.
While Brandt hasn't officially joined any team yet, he's been linked with a few European sides and reports now suggest that another club has entered the race.
According to Sky Germany, Turkish giants Galatasaray have reached out to him for talks. The Lions are looking for new midfield options for next season after clinching the 2025-26 Super Lig title.
Moreover, there are reports that attacking midfielder Nicolo Zanilo could leave permanently as Udinese are set to make his loan move permanent next season, which leaves behind a void for a creator that Brandt is capable of filling.
In recent times, the Turkish top-flight has become a lucrative market for big names. Stars like Victor Osimhen, Ederson, Mauro Icardi, Marco Asensio and Andre Onana have all swapped the mightier European sides for the now-increasingly appealing Super Lig.
Plus, Galatasaray are a regular feature in the Champions League. In the 2025-26 season, the Istanbul side beat Serie A giants Juventus 7-5 on aggregate in the knockout playoffs while beating then-reigning English champions Liverpool twice: a pair of 1-0 wins at home in the group stage and then in the round of 16.
Clearly, the ongoing project at the club sounds promising and Brandt might as well give it a thought. But reports suggest he's keen to move to LaLiga instead, with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona expressing interest in the 30-year-old.
The Rojiblancos are finding a replacement for Antoine Griezmann after the talismanic Frenchman's departure and Brandt is seen as someone who could take over the mantle.
As for Barcelona, the club is gearing up for a few more departures after Robert Lewandowski and any void in the midfield could prompt them to open talks with Brandt.
There are said to be interests from MLS teams and those from Japan but Brandt is understood to want a move to a side playing in the Champions League.
The midfielder departs Dortmund after seven amazing years during which he became the side's chief midfield linchpin with his versatility and talismanic displays.
He made 306 appearances in all competitions and scored 57 goals while assisting another 70. The player also picked up a DFB-Pokal cup in 2021.
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