Galatasaray preparing bid for Kevin De Bruyne

Skopje, 2 August 2026 — Galatasaray is reportedly preparing a formal offer for Kevin De Bruyne as the Turkish club seeks to add another high-profile veteran to its ranks this summer.

The move comes amid continuing speculation over where Mohamed Salah might sign, and as De Bruyne faces increasing frustration with his situation at Napoli. The Belgian playmaker arrived in Italy from Manchester City as a free agent, but his first season at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium proved difficult.

According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur, Galatasaray intends to present a financially generous proposal in the current window. The club is said to be counting on the 35-year-old's unhappiness with Napoli's sporting policy to ease a possible transfer to Istanbul.

What could decide the transfer?

Any move will depend on several factors beyond the initial offer: De Bruyne's personal willingness to move, Napoli's assessment of his role and value, and the timing within the transfer window. At 35, the player remains a major name whose arrival would carry both sporting and commercial weight for a Turkish giant.

For now, the situation remains in the realm of transfer talk: Galatasaray preparing an attractive bid, De Bruyne reportedly displeased at Napoli, and observers watching whether the Italian club will be willing to part with one of its most famous recent signings. Further developments are expected before the window closes.

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