Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara from Galatasaray in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Turkish outlet Aksam, Gabriel Sara is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder in the summer transfer window. So, the 26-year-old Galatasaray star has emerged as a target.
The struggling Premier League giants are ready to submit a bid worth €30 million to sign the former Norwich City midfielder, with Galatasaray valuing him at around €35 million. Meanwhile, Sara is also a target for Manchester City, although the Citizens are yet to launch the offensive to secure his services in the summer transfer window.
Gabriel Sara and his progress in Turkiye
Gabriel Sara has come leaps and bounds since joining Galatasaray from Norwich City last summer. The 26-year-old hit the ground running in his debut season, making his mark with his ability to reprise multiple roles in the middle of the park. He contributed to 12 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net two times and providing ten assists.
Meanwhile, Sara’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Premier League outfits, in particular, are keen on signing the Brazilian midfielder, with Manchester City and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
England return on the horizon?
Manchester City’s interest in Gabriel Sara is understandable. The Citizens are scouring the market for a midfielder this summer amid uncertainties surrounding Ilkay Gundogan’s long-term future. Interestingly, the former German international is a target for Galatasaray, and we may see him swapping bases with Sara.
As for Manchester United, the Red Devils are eager to bolster their midfield unit this summer after parting ways with Christian Eriksen as a free agent. In addition, Casemiro is approaching the twilight of his career. So, Sara is an option worth considering for Manchester United, with the Premier League outfit lining up a bid worth €30 million to secure his services.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray will demand around €35 million to part ways with the 26-year-old Brazilian international. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can get Galatasaray to accept a bid worth €30 million, thus beating Manchester City to his signature.