Galatasaray is preparing to part ways with three players ahead of the mid-season transfer window. The club plans to release experienced midfielder Ilkay Gündoğan, defender Kaan Ayhan, and Ivorian footballer Wilfried Singo to create space for new signings.
The Turkish Süper Lig leaders, who have 13 points from 5 games, are conducting a squad overhaul. The trio have managed a combined total of just 53 minutes of playing time this season. Gündoğan featured for 11 minutes across two official matches, Ayhan for 1 minute in one match, and Singo for 41 minutes in two appearances.
TECHNICAL STAFF'S PLANNING
The technical staff is shaping its season planning without including these players. Kaan Ayhan was not even included in Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League squad list. Wilfried Singo's limited involvement is attributed to recurring injuries. The club aims to use the freed domestic and foreign player quotas from these departures for new transfers.
A statement from the club noted, "Our mid-season registration period work will be shaped based on current players' situations." This move is aimed at strengthening the team's squad structure. The team's top scorer, Victor Osimhen, with 6 goals in 4 appearances, remains their primary weapon this season.
ON THE PATH TO THE TITLE
Galatasaray sits atop the Süper Lig, one point clear of Beşiktaş. The team, which defeated Kocaelispor 1-0 in its last match, is also posting effective numbers on the player stats page. Abdülkerim Bardakcı scored the sole goal in last week's victory.
The team now prepares to host 5th-placed Çaykur Rizespor at Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex on 6 December 2026. Preparations for this important match and the fixtures schedule are ongoing. The situation of the players slated to leave will directly impact this preparation period.
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