Liverpool want to sign Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz in the summer transfer window after being impressed by his Euro 2024 displays, according to reports.
The Reds have been linked with a number of wingers already this summer as they look to boost their attack under new head coach Arne Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.
Widespread reports indicated that are keen on signing Newcastle United and England winger Anthony Gordon but that the Magpies valuation of the former Everton star has put them off.
It may not be the end of the saga for the summer window as there have been reports that .
But for now Liverpool are looking at other targets in that position that the Reds are interested in Galatasaray winger Yilmaz.
The Turkey international is wanted by Liverpool, while the 24-year-old is also interested in Manchester United and Tottenham as his stock has risen since the national team were knocked out of Euro 2024.
It is understood he is admired at Liverpool for his superiority over Virgil van Dijk and Nathan Ake as in their Euro 2024 quarter-final.
Liverpool were surprised by his performance in the match and the report adds that the Reds immediately started working on a deal to sign the player after watching his display.
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He was originally valued at €30m (£25m) but it is claimed that Galatasaray are open to a sale much higher than this figure following the new interest from Liverpool and other top clubs.
Liverpool centre-back Van Dijk praised Turkey and Yilmaz in the aftermath of the Netherlands victory, he said: Baris Alper Yilmaz was running constantly. He was running elusive.
It was difficult for every defender. He made it very hard for us. He couldn t score a goal though. If we were to describe him in any way, he is a really important player.
There have been rumours that Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window after bids from Saudi Arabia for his services a year ago.
