Galatasaray have told West Ham United to raise their offer for attacker Baris Alper Yilmaz after the Turkish giants reportedly rejected a bid.
According to Haber Sari Kirmizi, West Ham United may have seen an offer for Baris Alper Yilmaz rejected by Galatasaray, who have since named their asking price. The 24-year-old attacker could be the subject of interest from Premier League sides as the Hammers look to recruit a striker before the end of the transfer window.
West Ham United are making waves in the transfer market as they continue to look for a striker this month. Graham Potter only has Danny Ings as a recognised No.9, as Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug will stay sidelined with long-term problems.
The Hammers saw a second bid for Jhon Duran rejected by Aston Villa, with reports suggesting they made an offer close to the 60 million mark. The Colombian remains their priority target, although the chances of him leaving the Birmingham-based outfit appear remote at this stage of the window.
The Hammers have simultaneously looked at alternatives as they await a decision from Brighton on whether to allow Evan Ferguson a loan exit this month. AC Milan’s Noah Okafor is also a target for West Ham, while they have also seen links to Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz.
The Turkish forward is the subject of considerable interest from Premier League clubs, including the Hammers, as he could be open to leaving Galatasaray this month. The 24-year-old attacker has versatile qualities, which may excite a team like West Ham United.
Galatasaray name their price for Baris Alper Yilmaz
The report states the Hammers failed with a bid worth £25 million plus £5 million in bonuses for the 24-year-old attacker. Galatasaray turned the proposal down and have asked West Ham to raise their offer to €40 million plus bonuses if they want to sign Yilmaz. The idea here might point towards leveraging the interest from elsewhere, as Newcastle United are among those vigorously contesting for Yilmaz.
The Hammers might be close to the sum of the original offer presented to the Turkish champions, as they could come closer to Galatasaray’s asking price with a fresh offer. It remains to be seen whether the Londoners return with a fresh bid, although they might keep an eye on alternate targets in the market.
