West Ham United manager Graham Potter and Galatasaray forward Baris Alper Yilmaz
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Aheed Abrar
Sat 24 May 2025 18:10, UK
West Ham United will receive transfer approval for Galatasaray forward Baris Alper Yilmaz next summer on one condition.
The Hammers have endured an underwhelming 2024/25 Premier League season, and they currently sit 15th in the table.
Graham Potter’s team will face Ipswich Town in their final game of the season at Portman Road on Saturday (25 May), and fans will be expecting significant business from the Irons next summer.
The hierarchy at the London Stadium have already made a bid for Yilmaz, which was rejected, and have now learned how much they’ll need to pay.
West Ham manager Graham Potter
The London Stadium hierarchy know how much Yilmaz will cost. (Credit: Imago)
Galatasaray to accept £29m for Yilmaz transfer from West Ham
Yilmaz will be allowed to join the Hammers if Galatasaray receive a little over £29million for him, according to Sozcu.
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The news outlet reports (24 May) that the Super Lig outfit held a meeting after rejecting the Irons’ initial offer and determined the 25-year-old left winger’s price tag.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
Super Lig 32 12 3
Yilmaz’s Super Lig record this season.
It’s been claimed that the Istanbul outfit have the upper hand in any potential deal as the Turkey international is prioritising their interest.
After an impressive season at the Lions, it will be interesting to see how much the Irons are willing to pay for the forward’s signing at the London Stadium.
West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus could leave West Ham next summer. (Credit: Imago)
Potter desperate for Mohammed Kudus replacement at London Stadium
Mohammed Kudus has been linked with an exit from the London Stadium in the upcoming transfer window, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see top teams vying for his signature.
The Ghana international has caught the attention of many since signing for the Hammers from Ajax, and they may have an opportunity to cash in on him soon.
Potter hasn’t been able to count on Crysencio Summerville this season due to his fitness issues, leaving the Irons with a massive transfer decision to make.
If West Ham lose Kudus next summer, they’ll undoubtedly need to bolster the left-hand side of their attack, and Yilmaz could potentially be the answer to their dilemmas.
The 25-year-old has shown his goalscoring nous at Galatasaray this season, something the Hammers have been lacking in recent months.
Jarrod Bowen has had to shoulder the Irons’ attacking burdens in the current campaign as Potter has dealt with several fitness issues up front.
After a disastrous season, the London Stadium faithful will want to see a reset in the coming weeks, and Yilmaz may be part of the squad overhaul in E20.
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