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Galatasaray have ‘initiated moves’ for Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi as a potential replacement for Barış Alper Yılmaz. Yeni Asir report the Turkish side have turned their attention to the Sunderland forward as Yilmaz’s future remains uncertain. Galatasaray Concerned About Exit The website explains that Galatasaray are continuing their efforts to bolster their rotation on the wings in anticipation of Yilmaz potentially leaving this summer. Reports have linked him with a move to the Premier League and the likes of Everton. The latest name to appear on the Turkish side’s agent is Chemsdine Talbi, the 21-year-old Moroccan winger currently playing for Sunderland. He is reportedly admired by manager Okan Buruk, who values his speed, effectiveness in one-on-one situations and ability to play on either flank. The belief is that he could be an ideal addition to aid Galatasaray’s Champions League ambitions. Sunderland Man Eyed At this point, there has been no contact between Sunderland and Galatasaray for him. But there is every chance that could change should Yilmaz depart this summer. The question is whether Sunderland would let the winger go. He was a regular for them last season following a move from Club Brugge, with 28 appearances and 1561 minutes to his name. | Premier League 2025/26 | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Appearances | 28 | | | | | Started | 16 | | | | | Minutes per game | 56 | | | | | Total minutes played | 1561 | | | | | Goals | 4 | | | | | Assists | 1 | | | | Sunderland likely to be hesitant on transfer He is likely to feature prominently in their plans for this season, when they’ll also be competing in Europe. It’s unlikely that they’d be interested in selling this summer, unless it was for a major fee. Galatasaray offering such a fee depends on Yilmaz’s future. Reports have insisted that the Turkish side want at least €50m if they’re to sanction his exit this summer. If they were to get anywhere near that fee, it would give them the funds to target the Sunderland man. For now, he appears to be on the list in case Yilmaz departs at any point in the coming weeks.