Galatasaray makes official offer for Brazilian youngster Gabriel Mec Galatasaray is continuing its efforts to sign a number 10. The club has made an official offer for 18-year-old Gabriel Mec, who plays for Brazil's Gremio. The red-and-golds' rival in the transfer race is Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Süper Lig, 77 pts, 24W-5D-5L from 34 games, recent form LWLWW. ## Who is Gabriel Mec? The 18-year-old Brazilian footballer is a talent from Gremio's youth academy. Galatasaray sees Gabriel Mec not just as a short-term addition but as a long-term investment. ## Arda Turan's team is the rival in the transfer A familiar name has emerged as a rival for Galatasaray in the Gabriel Mec transfer. Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, is also making moves to sign the Brazilian footballer. ## Shakhtar Donetsk is also in the race Shakhtar Donetsk is continuing its strategy of signing young players from South America with Gabriel Mec. After moves from both clubs, all eyes are on Gremio's decision in the transfer.