Tottenham set to bid for Baris Alper Yılmaz as Galatasaray hold out for €50m | OneFootball

Tottenham have stepped up their pursuit of Galatasaray winger Barış Alper Yılmaz, with contact made over a summer move and a bid being prepared, according to Turkish-Football.com.

Spurs are compiling a formal proposal worth around €30m to €35m to test Galatasaray’s stance. The Turkish champions are holding out for closer to €50m before considering a sale.

The 26-year-old can operate across the front line and at wing-back. His pace, versatility and relentless work rate have drawn strong interest from leading European clubs this summer.

Yılmaz is understood to favour a move to England, prioritising the Premier League despite alternative interest from elsewhere in Europe and the Middle East.

He is coming off a career-best Süper Lig season with 19 goal contributions, 8 goals and 11 assists. His pressing, power and direct running are seen as an ideal fit for high-intensity Premier League football.

Negotiations are expected to intensify in the coming days as Tottenham look to finalise terms ahead of the new season.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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