Galatasaray, new season plans include strengthening the defense with a young and local reinforcement. The yellow-reds, aiming to expand the stopper rotation, continue to pursue the return of Yusuf Akçiçek, who graduated from the club's youth academy. YUSUF AKÇİÇEK IN THE SPOTLIGHT Yusuf Akçiçek, who transferred to Fenerbahçe after graduating from the club's youth academy, joined Al Hilal last season for 22 million euros. The young stopper, who failed to get regular playing time in Saudi Arabia, is now considering a return to Turkey. OKAN BURUK'S APPROVAL Technical director Okan Buruk is reportedly positive about the transfer of Yusuf Akçiçek. Buruk wants to see the young defender as an alternative to Davinson Sanchez and Abdülkerim Bardakcı. CONTACTS WITH AL HILAL Galatasaray management has started talks with Al Hilal to bring Yusuf Akçiçek back to the team on loan. The Saudi Arabian club is also reportedly open to the idea of a loan deal. NO FORCED PURCHASE There is no plan to include a forced purchase clause in the planned loan agreement. Galatasaray will evaluate Yusuf Akçiçek's performance during the season before making a final decision on his transfer. LOOKING FORWARD TO RETURNING TO TURKEY Yusuf Akçiçek, who played 12 matches for Al Hilal last season and a total of 616 minutes, is struggling to get regular playing time. The 20-year-old defender's current market value is 14 million euros, and he has a contract until 2029. LATEST UPDATE Galatasaray has started talks with Al Hilal to bring Yusuf Akçiçek back to the team on loan. The yellow-reds aim to strengthen their defense with the young defender. LEAGUE STANDING Galatasaray is currently leading the league with 77 points. GOALS THIS SEASON Galatasaray has scored 77 goals and conceded 30 goals this season. LEAD AT THE TOP Galatasaray is 3 points clear of Fenerbahçe at the top of the league. LAST RESULT Galatasaray lost 1-0 to Kasımpaşa in their last match.