Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both been busy on the transfer front this summer, making several exciting signings between them.
The Gunners have signed Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino, while Spurs have landed Dominic Solanke, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert and Yang Min-hyuk.
With just over 24 hours until the summer transfer window shut, now is the time when the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham may look to make some last-minute additions.
Now, according to Florian Plettenberg, a player who has been linked with both north London clubs is still available as nobody has met his valuation.
Baris Alper Yilmaz valued at ‘over’ £25million
The player in question is Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz, one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Turkish top flight.
Earlier this summer, it was reported that Arsenal were plotting talks with the player’s camp, while Spurs were said to be considering making an offer for the Turkiye international.
Liverpool and Aston Villa have also been linked with Yilmaz, but with deadline day looming, there are no active discussions around the player.
Plettenberg has reported that several big European clubs have made concrete offers for Yilmaz, “but none were willing to meet the requested price tag of over €30million.”
Arsenal and Tottenham could sign Gareth Bale-like winger for around £26million
Both the Gunners and Spurs may well look to bolster their attacking ranks before the window shuts.
Arsenal are said to be looking for someone to deputise for Bukayo Saka, and Yilmaz – who can play on both flanks – would certainly be a good shout.
Yilmaz has drawn comparisons to Gareth Bale, according to GS Gazete, and he has certainly shown that he can perform at a high level.
In addition, €30million works out at around £25.5million, so it wouldn’t take much for either Arsenal or Tottenham – perhaps £26million – to convince Galatasaray to come to the table for discussions.