Galatasaray’s goalkeeper hunt narrows down: A surprising candidate...

Galatasaray's quest to sign a new goalkeeper has been a roller coaster of dashed hopes, with the club now in the final stages of a frantic search before the transfer deadline. After a meeting to discuss their options, the club identified three primary targets. Unfortunately for the "Yellow-Reds," two of those names have reportedly found new destinations, leaving them to pursue their third option.

Galatasaray had initially set aside a budget of around €20 million for a loan-to-buy deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, the club’s plans were disrupted when the Italian goalkeeper’s move to Manchester City was finalized.

In a further blow, Galatasaray's backup plan, Manchester City's Ederson, was snatched up by their archrivals, Fenerbahçe. The Turkish club reportedly beat Galatasaray to the Brazilian goalkeeper, who was available for a fee of around €15 million.

With both Donnarumma and Ederson off the table, Galatasaray's focus has now fully shifted to Senne Lammens, the highly-rated 23-year-old goalkeeper from Royal Antwerp. The club was previously concerned about interest from Manchester United, who were also in the running for Lammens.

However, recent reports suggest that Manchester United has withdrawn from the race, giving Galatasaray a clear path to sign the Belgian. According to sources, Lammens is keen on a move to Istanbul, making him the most viable and likely option as the transfer window draws to a close.