Galatasaray halt Deniz Gül move, striker closer to staying at FC Porto | OneFootball

Galatasaray’s interest in Deniz Gül has cooled, and at this point, the FC Porto striker’s move to the Turkish club appears unlikely.

The assessment made in Turkey is said to have been influenced by the player’s performances at the 2026 World Cup, a competition in which he was unable to make his mark for the Turkish national team. After a display below expectations, Galatasaray is believed to have taken a step back and started looking at other attacking options.

Deniz Gül, 21, was part of Turkey’s squad in the tournament and was seen as one of the young players with room to raise his international profile. Even so, Turkey’s campaign fell short of expectations, and the Porto forward did not have the desired impact.

Given this scenario, the possibility of the player staying at FC Porto, at least for now, is gaining strength. The chance of a transfer has not been completely ruled out, but the link with Galatasaray has cooled significantly in recent days.

At the Dragão, Deniz Gül remains an option for Porto’s attack at a time when the summer transfer market is entering its decisive phase. For now, all signs point to the striker being closer to staying in the blue-and-white squad than returning to Turkish football.

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