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Galatasaray have started shaping their squad for next season after opening a seven-point gap at the top, putting them on track to win their fourth league title in a row, with Dutch winger Noa Lang likely to leave at the end of the campaign, according to Italian media.
Galatasaray holds a €30 million purchase clause for Lang, who joined the club on loan during the winter transfer window. However, they have not made a move to trigger it.
The club is understood to have decided against exercising that option, effectively closing the door on a permanent deal, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.
Lang has made 16 appearances for Galatasaray so far, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
That hesitation has opened the door for rivals Besiktas, who are now weighing up a potential move, according to Turkish media.
The Black-and-Whites are reportedly exploring either a loan deal or a transfer under more favorable terms, depending on Napoli’s flexibility over the fee.
The situation remains fluid, with further clarity expected in the coming days. If negotiations progress, the move could emerge as one of the more unexpected transfers of the summer window, Turkish news outlet milliyet.com.tr indicated.
Meanwhile, head coach Okan Buruk has set out his priorities for the upcoming season, with a strong focus on European competition.
"Our goal is to represent our country at a higher level in the Champions League," Buruk said on Wednesday, pointing to ongoing transfer work with the scouting team.
"There are surprise names. We need to maintain consistency in the Champions League by playing a style of football that our fans and football followers in the country will applaud," he added.
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