From January 1st, the German defender is free to negotiate, prompting the Turkish giants to move very quickly now. Manager Okan Buruk considers Rüdiger a top priority to partner with Davinson Sánchez, aiming to significantly elevate their defensive quality for European competitions. Their strategy involves securing a January departure to avoid summer battles, offering Rüdiger a key leadership role within the squad.
Meanwhile, the club has reignited interest in Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka. Also approaching his contract’s conclusion, the midfielder is viewed as the ideal figure to command the center due to his immense physical presence and experience. By aggressively targeting these two German stars, the board intends to deliver a massive transfer window, re-establishing Galatasaray as a truly formidable force in both the Champions League and the domestic Super Lig.