Osimhen is close to a return
Victor Osimhen could be back on the pitch soon. Turkish reports say the striker will be in the squad for the next match (1). He has been out injured for a while now. No official confirmation from the club yet, but this is the news you have been waiting for.
Singo's return is in the club's hands
Wilfried Singo's comeback depends on a decision from the club doctor and the coaching staff (7). They met to go through his condition. Okan Buruk will not rush him back before he is fully fit (12). You go into the Kasimpasa game with his return still up in the air.
Okan Buruk gave the squad five days off
The squad got a five-day break after the international window. Victor Osimhen asked for it, Lemina backed him, and Okan Buruk said yes (8). The players are back in training now.
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Galatasaray want Noah Sadiki
Sunderland's Noah Sadiki is on the list for the January window. The 21-year-old DR Congo midfielder fits the profile Okan Buruk wants in the middle (3) (5). Nothing done yet. Just a name the club is working on.
A defender is on the radar for January
Galatasaray have started work on the January window and want a centre-back. A big name is on the list (13). Your defence has conceded four at Trabzonspor and three at Sporting, so this is not hard to understand.
Cuesta is leaving, with a fee
Carlos Cuesta will leave for good. The club wants to sell him outright rather than lose him for nothing (9). He is not in the plans, but Galatasaray will not take a loss on him.
Hakan Calhanoglu is still on the radar
Inter are talking to Hakan Calhanoglu about a new deal. His current contract runs to June 2027 (6). Galatasaray and Juventus are both watching how those talks go (6) (14). Nothing to do yet. Just keep an eye on it.
Icardi is still without a club
Mauro Icardi has not signed anywhere since his Galatasaray contract ran out. He played four seasons in Istanbul (11). Italian media say he has been offered to clubs in La Liga (10) (11).
One player will not be rushed back
Okan Buruk has made it clear that an injured player will not return until he is fully recovered (12). No risks in the middle of the season. That approach applies to the whole squad.
Fan reactions
The mood on r/galatasaray is dry humour. The top post jokes about a mystery stranger breaking into the training facility to do individual work, motive unknown. A wink at transfer season, when every rumour becomes a headline. Read the thread.
