Turks link Deniz Gül with Galatasaray, FC Porto set price | OneFootball

Deniz Gul’s stay at FC Porto seems increasingly complicated. With few opportunities to represent the Dragons with the regularity he would like, the striker could leave the national champions during the current summer transfer window. In Turkey, the press has once again linked the player with a return to the country.

According to journalist Kağan Dursun, who reported the news on social media, Galatasaray have renewed their interest in the Porto striker.

The same source adds that FC Porto have already set the price at which they are willing to let Deniz Gul leave. The Istanbul club could therefore be forced to pay between €10 million and €15 million for the forward, who took part in the 2026 World Cup, although he was unable to raise his stock.

The Turkish giants’ interest in Dragão players may not end with Gul, however. According to the same report, Galatasaray have contacted Jorge Mendes to assess the possibility of making an offer for Rodrigo Mora, who has also had a rather irregular role at FC Porto in recent years. The Portuguese playmaker is represented by the well-known Portuguese agent.

Deniz Gul joined FC Porto in the summer of 2024, signed from Hammarby for around €4.5 million. That amount could rise to €5 million if certain objectives were met. Even so, the striker has still not consistently shown all the potential attributed to him.

The young prospect spent his first season wearing the Dragons shirt in the ‘shadow’ of Samu Aghehowa. Under Argentine coach Martín Anselmi, he was used in only 23 official matches, in which he scored two goals. The following season, the situation improved, but the numbers still fell short of expectations.

The blue-and-white side’s first-choice striker suffered a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in February, during the 1-1 draw against Sporting at the José Alvalade Stadium, and was unable to play again. As a result, Italian coach Francesco Farioli handed the attacking role to the Turkey international, who scored only seven goals in 44 matches.

The 22-year-old Turkish striker had a quiet showing at the recent 2026 World Cup. His contract with FC Porto runs until June 2029 and includes a release clause worth €50 million.

Meanwhile, FC Porto are in the market for a new striker, a sign that Gul’s departure may be close. André Silva is currently the main option for the position and should soon have competition from Samu. The Spaniard is close to returning to action.

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