Ndombele has started just one game since his loan switch to Galatasaray and has played a total of just 123 minutes across seven matches so far this season (Transfermarkt).

Buruk himself admitted a few weeks ago that the Frenchman am man is ‘not in the best shape’ and is still working his way up to full fitness (Yenicag Gazetesi).

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Ndombele continues to be overweight out on loan

Fotospor have now shed light on Ndombele’s situation, stating that the midfielder’s weight problem has not been ‘resolved to the desired level’.

The report explains that the 26-year-old was overweight by 6kg and his body fat percentage was at 20 when he arrived in Istanbul, which is why the club’s dieticians wanted him to take action immediately.

However, it is revealed that Ndombele has only dropped 2kg and his body fat percentage has hardly changed so far, with his weight ‘continuing to be a problem’.

The publication adds that Buruk has ‘lost patience’ with the midfielder and is not happy with the player’s attitude and lack of professionalism.

This report comes just days after Turkish publication Star reported that Galatasaray could cut short Ndombele’s loan spell in January.

Spurs Web Opinion

No one would be surprised with this development as this is now a clear pattern with Ndombele. Tottenham have no choice but to sell him on the cheap or terminate his contract soon as it seems quite unlikely at the moment that Galatasaray would consider buying the player.

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Ndombele signed for Galatasaray on loan in the summer, with the Turkish club having the option to make the deal permanent for €15m (£12.8m) but so far this season, the Frenchman has made just one start for the Istanbul side.

Manager Okan Buruk admitted a couple of weeks ago that the midfielder is ‘not in the best shape’ and is still working his way up to full fitness (Yenicag Gazetesi via  Sport Witness).

It was reported by Football.London recently that the 26-year-old came in for criticism from Galatasaray fans for failing to track back after giving the ball away in the club’s 3-1 loss at home to Bayern Munich last week.

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Ndombele loan spell could soon come to an end

Star have now claimed that Galatasaray are ‘very disappointed’ with Ndombele, who has been ‘far below expectations’ since his arrival.

It is suggested that judging by the current state of affairs, the club are not likely to consider exercising the option to buy the midfielder.

In fact, the report alleges that Galatasaray are concerned about Ndombele’s fitness issues and could even consider terminating his loan spell in January.

Spurs Web Opinion

During his loan spells at Lyon and Napoli, Ndombele, at least, made promising stars before eventually tailing off. At Galatasaray, it seems like the midfielder has fallen well short of the required standard right from day one. 

If the Turkish club do terminate the loan deal in January, I expect Spurs to do what is necessary to move on the 26-year-old permanently, even if it means terminating his contract.

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Tottenham’s defensive troubles last season were clear for all to see. The North London side conceded 63 goals in the Premier League in the 2022/23 campaign, a figure higher than 14 other teams in the division.

The signing of Micky van de Ven appears to have alleviated a lot of those issues now, as does the addition of Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

While the partnership of van de Ven and Cristian Romero looks to be a match made in heaven, there are concerns that an injury to either could be catastrophic, with very little cover waiting in the wings.

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Spurs could sign Victor Nelsson in January

If Tottenham are hoping to add to their defensive ranks, a move for Victor Nelsson could well be on the cards. And, according to Turkish outlet Aksam, the player is keen to leave Galatasaray in January.

It was reported earlier this month that Nelsson was unhappy with the club’s decision to block a summer transfer, and the player indicated to the Turkish champions that he would not be extending his contract (Tipsbladet).

Nelsson has not featured for Galatasaray since then, and is now thought to be “preparing to leave” when the transfer window opens in the New Year.

The latest report mentions Tottenham as a potential suitor, and claims the Premier League outfit would be able to bag Nelsson for anywhere between €15-20m (£13-17.4m). His current side are ready to “evaluate offers” in that region.

Spurs Web Opinion

I like Nelsson. He’s a strong, aggressive centre-back who is comfortable with the ball at his feet. He would provide great cover for Romero in particular, and I’d feel a lot more happy to have him stepping in than I would Eric Dier.

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Akturkoglu has gone from strength to strength over the last couple of years and following the winger’s impressive start to the season, it has emerged that Spurs are now keeping close tabs on him.

It was reported by Fotomac at the start of the month that the pacey wide-man’s displays had caught the attention of the North London club, who were said to be keeping a close eye on him ahead of the January window.

Last week Fotospor also credited both Spurs and West Ham with an interest in Akturkoglu and suggested that the player has no intention of signing a new contract at Galatasaray.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 20: Kerem Akturkoglu of Galatasaray looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray and F.C. Copenhagen at Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex Rams Park Arena on September 20, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty Images)

Spurs scouts were expected to watch Galatasaray

Milliyet reported ahead of the weekend that four officials from Tottenham were expected at RAMS Park for the big Istanbul derby on Saturday.

It is explained that both Spurs and Atletico Madrid had ‘made reservations’ for the clash to take a closer look at Akturkoglu.

The 25-year-old played 85 minutes as Galatasaray emerged with a 2-1 win, owing to a Mauro Icardi brace.

Spurs Web Opinion

All the speculation linking t Akturkoglu with a move to Spurs have come from Turkish outlets so far. There have been no suggestions by the likes of Alasdair Gold, Dan Kilpatrick, Charlie Eccleshare and others that the winger is anywhere near the top of the club’s wishlist.

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Akturkoglu has been one of the most exciting attacking players on show in the Turkish top flight over the last couple of years and the 25-year-old has seemingly taken his game to a new level this season.

The attacker has scored five goals and provided seven assists in 16 matches across all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

It was reported by Fotomac at the start of the month that the pace wide-man’s displays had caught the attention of Tottenham, who were said to be keeping a close eye on him ahead of the January window.

A couple of days ago, Fotospor also credited both Spurs and West Ham with an interest in Akturkoglu and suggested that the player has no intention of signing a new contract at Galatasaray.

The report explained that the two London clubs would be able to offer the Turkish international more than double the salary of what the Istanbul club are preparing to offer.

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Spurs hoping for smooth deal with Galatasaray

Aksam have now stated that Tottenham ‘want to add’ Akturkoglu to their squad and are hopeful that they can complete the operation ‘without difficulty.

It is explained that the North London club have a good relationship with Galatasaray after agreeing on the Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele deals in the summer.

The report adds that the Lilywhites want to use that to their favour by getting a deal for Akturkoglu over the line without any hiccups. 

Spurs Web Opinion 

The injuries to Ivan Perisic and Manor Solomon mean that Postecoglou would likely want to add a winger to the squad in January.

However, it is anybody’s guess at this point who would be at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist and things could change in the little over two months left until the window reopens.

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Tottenham’s interest in Akturkoglu came to light earlier this month when Fotomac revealed that the Lilywhites were keeping tabs on the winger, who has scored five goals and provided seven assists in 16 matches across all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

A few days ago, Aksam asserted that Spurs have already started working on a deal for the 24-year-old, having reached out to Galatasaray as well as the player’s entourage over a January transfer.

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Fight for Akturkoglu between Spurs and Galatasaray

According to Fotospor’s latest update, Galatasaray are keen to ward off interest from the Premier League and are thus willing to increase Akturkoglu’s salary from €300k (£261k) per year to €1m (£870k) per year.

However, the report explains that the proposed salary increase does not please the Turkey international, who has not shown an inclination to renew his deal.

The outlet names Spurs and West Ham as the two clubs interested in Akturkoglu’s signature and suggests that the London duo would be willing to offer a salary of at least €2m-€2.2m per year (£1.7m-£1.9m), which is double of what the Istanbul club are willing to.

Spurs Web Opinion

Akturkoglu has two and a half years left on his contract at RAMS Park, which means that Galatasaray are not necessarily under pressure to sell the winger in January even if he is unwilling to sign a new contract for the time being. They could potentially reassess the situation next summer.

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Tottenham were not able to offload Sanchez and Ndombele before the European transfer deadline on September 2 but with Turkish clubs being allowed to sign players for two more weeks, both players ended up completing switches to Galatasaray.

While Sanchez joined the Istanbul side in a deal worth €9.5m (£8.1m), the Frenchman signed for the club on a season-long loan with the option to make it permanent for €15m (£12.8m).

The Colombian has made a promising start to life at the Turkish club, having already established himself as a mainstay in the backline but the same cannot be said for Ndombele, who has not made a single start yet this season (Transfermarkt).

Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk even admitted two weeks ago that the on-loan Tottenham man is ‘not in the best shape’ and is still working his way up to full fitness (Yenicag Gazetesi via  Sport Witness).

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Spurs exits were all thanks to Champions League cash

Timur has now opened up on the double deal with Spurs, admitting that the club would not have had the finances for the operation if they had failed to qualify for the Champions League.

He told Fanatik: “In order to increase (our budget), we had to qualify for the Champions League. We had to keep the players waiting until that money arrived. 

“If we had not qualified for the Champions League, we would not have been able to complete the signings of Davinson Sanchez and Ndombele.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Sanchez was a real coup for Galatasaray as despite his struggles at Spurs over the last couple of years, the Colombian is certainly good enough to play in one of the top five leagues. The Ndombele deal is also a good one for the Turkish club since there is barely any risk involved.

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On the back of an impressive 2022-23 season, Akturkoglu has started the new campaign in exceptional form, having scored five goals and provided seven assists in 16 matches across all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

Tottenham’s interest in the 24-year-old first came to light last week when Fotomac revealed that the Lilywhites were keeping tabs on the player.

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Spurs have initiated contact with Galatasaray star

Aksam have now claimed that Tottenham have ‘stepped in’ and begun exploring a deal for Akturkoglu.

The outlet states that Spurs have made contact with Galatasaray to ask for information about the winger and have also requested a meeting with the player.

The report adds that the Tukey international is also on the radar of Tottenham’s fierce rivals Arsenal.

However, it is explained that Galatasaray hope to tie down Akturkoglu to a new contract in order to fend off interest from Premier League clubs.

Spurs Web Opinion

There is no doubt that Postecoglou will want to add some firepower to his forward line now that Ivan Perisic will not be available at least until March or April and there is no guarantee regarding when Manor Solomon will be back to full fitness.

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Sanchez made the move to the Turkish giants on a permanent basis in early September in deal worth £12.8m, while Ndombele also put pen to paper on a season-long loan deal which includes the option to join permanently.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou vowed shortly after joining Tottenham as the club’s new head coach that all players would be given a new opportunity to try to impress him (Mirror), however, Ndombele’s poor timekeeping issues and an injury in pre-season saw him made surplus to requirements once again (Guardian).

Sanchez was in the final year of his contract in North London after failing to justify the at-the-time club-record £40m fee that Spurs paid Ajax in 2017 and instead decided to make a fresh careeer start in Turkey (Sky Sports).

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Agent reveals plans of double Spurs transfer exit 

Gardi revealed that he had proposed the double signing of the Tottenham pair to Galatasaray even before the summer transfer window had opened.

He told TuttoMercatoWeb: “These players who have arrived are the fruit of work that started a long time ago.

“Sanchez and Ndombele were my proposals even before the start of the market. You have to consider that all clubs in Europe and around the world look to English clubs when looking for quality, bringing three players from elite Premier teams to Turkey is like climbing a mountain. I am proud that Galatasaray accepted my proposals.

“Ndombele, we are talking about a champion of Italy, on loan at zero with a partially covered wage; and Sanchez arrived permanently. Under these conditions, the competition from other clubs was fierce, hence my pride.”

SpursWeb Opinion

Sanchez’s time at Tottenham had run its course and it still has to be a priority that the club look to bring in another central defender in the winter transfer window to add some cover, should Cristian Romero pick up an injury.

Ndombele continues to be a burden on the Tottenham wage bill and the club will be counting down the days until his deal expires in 2025.

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Akturkoglu caught the eye with his impressive displays last season and he has started the new campaign from where he left off, having scored five goals and provided seven assists in 16 matches across all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

Fotomac state that the 24-year-old’s displays have brought him to the attention of several Premier League sides, including Spurs and Arsenal.

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Tottenham could go shopping at Galatasaray

It is alleged that Postecoglou is a fan of the versatile attacker while the Gunners’ scouts watched him during Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford recently.

Apart from the two North London clubs, the report explains West Ham United have also identified Akturkoglu as a transfer target, with the report adding that the Turkey international is valued at €17m (£14.6m).

Finally, Fotomac state that officials from several clubs, including Spurs, are expected to be at RAMS Park to watch the winger in action during Galatasaray’s clash against Bayern Munich on October 24.

Spurs Web Opinion

Tottenham evidently have a good relationship with Galatasaray after successfully negotiating deals for Ndombele and Sanchez in the summer. The Lilywhites may perhaps look to use that relationship to their advantage if their interest in Akturkoglu is indeed genuine.

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Nelsson was linked with a move to Spurs all through the summer transfer window (Takvim) but he stayed put at Galatasaray, with the North London club signing Micky van de Ven to strengthen their backline.

It was reported by Akşam last week that Tottenham continue to have their eye on the Dane, who is valued by Galatasaray at €30m (£26m).

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Spurs expected to watch Nelsson in action

If FotoSpor’s latest update is to be believed, Tottenham are one of a whole host of clubs expected to send scouts to Turkey to watch Nelsson in action against Bayern Munich on October 24th.

The report states that scouts from five other Premier League sides are also expected to be in attendance at RAMS Park for that clash to watch various players.

The publication claims that Spurs might also keep an eye on the performance of right-back Sacha Boey, adding that the Lilywhites can pay ‘serious amounts’ to sign the Galatasaray duo.

Spurs Web Opinion

This seems like guesswork from FotoSpor about which player Tottenham will be scouting in that game. While Spurs do need a centre-back, the club would likely want to sign someone of a higher calibre than Nelsson. 

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Tottenham were not able to offload Sanchez and Ndombele before the European transfer deadline on September 2 but with Turkish clubs being allowed to sign players for two more weeks, both players ended up completing switches to Galatasaray.

While Sanchez joined the Istanbul side in a deal worth €9.5m (£8.1m), the Frenchman signed for the club on a season-long loan with the option to make it permanent for €15m (£12.8m).

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur in the tunnel prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

A little over a week ago, we relayed a report from the Milliyet which claimed that Spurs wanted as much as €22m (£18.8m) for the centre-back when Galatasaray first expressed their interest in the player before bringing their asking price down after the European transfer window closed.

Timur has now talked up the accomplishment of signing the duo from the North London club, insisting that their pair’s arrival significantly improves the reigning Super Lig champions.

Galatasaray are very pleased with their Spurs duo

The Galatasaray deputy chairman told Hurriyet: “The expectation and level rose so much that Ndombele, who played 40 matches last season when Napoli won the championship, most of them coming on as a substitute, arrived.

“The most expensive transfer in Tottenham history. For the first time in Turkish football history, such a squad was established. We have 13 players equal to Drogba, Sneijder and Melo.

“Ndombele was transferred to Tottenham for €62m. The highest-priced transfer in Tottenham’s history. Davinson Sanchez was transferred for €42m.”

Spurs Web Opinion 

There is no doubt that Galatasaray have done some excellent business this summer and with the likes of Sanchez and Ndombele in their ranks, they stand a fighting chance of getting out of their Champions League group, particularly given how poor Man Utd have looked this season.

Tottenham will be desperately hoping that Ndombele can do well over the course of the season and can convince the Turkish club to activate the option to buy him permanently. 

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It did not come as a surprise when Ndombele joined Galatasaray on loan last week (with an option to buy for £13m) as the midfielder had not featured in any of Tottenham’s matchday squads so far this season.

Multiple reports had indicated over the past few weeks that Ange Postecoglou was far from impressed with the Frenchman’s attitude in training (The Sun) but it turns out that he has made the opposite impression during his first few training sessions at Galatasaray.

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Ndombele catches the eye of Galatasaray coaches

Aksam have said that Buruk ‘couldn’t believe his eyes’ when watching the 26-year-old in training, with the Istanbul club’s head coach said to have been ‘amazed’ by the player.

The report adds that Ndombele is ‘highly appreciated’ by the coaching staff at the club, who view him as one of the ‘hottest’ signings of the summer transfer window.

It is alleged that Galatasaray are quite pleased that they beat local rivals Fenerbahce to the former Lyon man’s signature, with Ndombele now determined to ‘prove’ himself at the club.

Spurs Web Opinion

We have all seen this movie before. Ndombele impressed when he first arrived at Spurs as well as during the start of his loan spells at Lyon and Napoli, only to revert to type later in the season. 

While the 26-year-old has the talent to be able to dominate the Turkish league, it remains to be seen if Buruk will be pleased with his application and his attitude over the coming months.

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While Sanchez has joined Galatasaray in a deal worth €9.5m (£8.1m), Ndombele has signed for the club on a season-long loan with the option to make it permanent for €15m (£12.8m).

A couple of days ago, we relayed a report from the Milliyet which claimed that Spurs wanted as much as €22m (£18.8m) for the Colombian when Galatasaray first expressed their interest in the player before bringing their asking price down to €16.5m (£14m).

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JULY 18: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham competes for the ball with Angelo Ogbonna of West Ham during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Optus Stadium on July 18, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/Getty Images)

The outlet explained that the Istanbul club got a big boost when the centre-back turned down a move to Bayer Leverkusen just before the transfer window closed, which meant that they were able to ‘win’ in the negotiation with Daniel Levy and sign the former Ajax man for a cut-price fee.

The report stated that it was during the negotiations over Sanchez that Galatasaray first enquired about Ndombele, with a deal for the Frenchman being concluded quite swiftly.

Galatasaray took advantage to get good Spurs deals

Timur has now admitted that the closing of the European transfer window last week was of big help to the club in getting the deals over the line.

The Galatasaray vice-president said (via Asist Analiz as translated by Sport Witness): “There were much more important opportunities for Ndombele four days ago, but when the transfer window closed, we took advantage. We thought we would not get Davinson either. We agreed on €9.5m + bonuses on the last day.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Tottenham certainly erred in Sanchez’s sale as the Colombian was evidently attracting quite a bit of interest from around Europe. Spurs might have been able to get a bigger fee for the 27-year-old had they sold him before last Friday’s deadline.

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Spurs offloaded both Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele to Galatasaray on Monday, with the Turkish side paying €9.5m (£8.1m) for the former and signing the latter on loan with an option to buy for €15m (£12.8m).

Milliyet have now explained negotiating with Spurs for the centre-back was not easy, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy initially thought to have demanded €22m (£118.9m) for the Colombian.

The report states that the Istanbul club had no intention of paying such a fee, which is why Levy then lowered his asking price to €16.5m (£14.1m).

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Galatasaray negotiated lower fee for Davinson Sanchez

It is said that Galatasaray then got a big boost as Sanchez turned down a move to Bayer Leverkusen close to deadline day, which eventually meant that the Turkish club got the 27-year-old for just around €9m (£8m), which is €13m (£11.1m) less than Spurs initially demanded.

The publication adds that Galatasaray vice-president Erden Timur came out as the ‘winner’ of the negotiations with the Tottenham supremo.

Finally, the outlet reveals that it was during the negotiations over Sanchez that Timur asked about Ndombele, with a deal for the Frenchman being concluded quickly between the parties ahead of the window closing.

Spurs Web Opinion

While Sanchez was evidently generating a lot of interest around Europe, none of those clubs were seemingly in a position to pay a sizable fee on the Colombian. 

Galatasaray held all the cards once the centre-back stayed at N17 beyond last Friday’s deadline as Spurs could only sell him to clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia after that point.

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The centre-back was widely backed to leave Tottenham throughout the summer (L’Equipe) but he stayed put beyond the closure of the European transfer window last Friday.

However, it was confirmed on Monday that the centre-back had sealed a switch to Galatasaray, with Turkish clubs being able to add players to their squad until September 18.

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The Istanbul-based club, who have qualified for the group stages of the Champions League, have revealed that they will pay €9.5m (£8.1m) to the North London club for the 27-year-old’s services.

While Sanchez has not always been a regular in Tottenham’s starting eleven during his six-year spell at the club, he has delivered some crucial performances in big matches, particularly in his first few years in N17.

Davinson Sanchez bids farewell to Tottenham fans

The Colombian took to Twitter to say an emotional goodbye to the place he called home since 2017.

6 years at this place I called home. Thank you for everything. I will always have a place in my heart for you @SpursOfficial pic.twitter.com/itlcFlo56g

— DAVINSON (@daosanchez26) September 6, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

Whatever one thinks of Davinson’s limitations as a player, he was a team man, who wore his heart on his sleeve and gave everything every single time he put the shirt on.

He also was not one to sulk or complain when he did not get opportunities, which is why he was valued highly by many different managers.

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Sanchez was linked with a whole host of clubs over the course of the summer but Colombian remained in N17 beyond last Friday’s European deadline.

However, Spurs have subsequently managed to offload both the centre-back and Tanguy Ndombele to Galatasaray, with the former moving in a deal worth €9.5m (£8.1m) while the latter has joined on loan with the option to make it permanent for €15m (£12.8m).

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 19: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Sanchez’s arrival poses a problem at Galatasaray

Takvim have now reported that Sanchez will earn €3.2m (£2.7m) per year, which is considerably more than the other defenders at the club.

While some of Galatasaray’s other summer signings, including Ndombele, Wilfried Zaha and Hakim Ziyech are also on a high salary, it is explained that Sanchez’s wages pose a unique issue.

This is because last season’s star defenders, Victor Nelsson and Abdülkerim Bardakci, earn €1.3m (£1.1m) per year and €800k (£686k) per year respectively, while right-back Sacha Boey earns just €400k (£343k) per year.

The publication states that Sanchez’s arrival has thus created ‘significant deviations’ in the ‘salary balance within the team’, which is why it is feared that the 27-year-old’s signing ‘will cause trouble’ at the club.

Spurs Web Opinion

Sanchez was not going to accept a substantial wage cut to join Galatasaray, even though they are in the Champions League. So, the Turkish side were always going to have to pay him something close to the £3.3m per year he was earning at Tottenham.

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Even though the European transfer window closed last Friday, Spurs have managed to offload both Ndombele and Davinson Sanchez to Galatasaray, with Turkish clubs being able to sign players until September 15.

While the Istanbul-based side have signed Sanchez permanently, the Frenchman has been signed on an initial loan deal, with the option to make it permanent next summer.

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Tottenham could finally sell Tanguy Ndombele

Galatasaray have now confirmed that they can make the deal permanent for a fee of £12.8m, which can be paid in equal instalments spread over five seasons, starting from 2025.

The club also announced that they would be paying a salary of €3.1m (£2.6m) to Ndombele over the course of his loan spell.

That is a fraction of the £10.4m per season that the 26-year-old earns at Tottenham (Sportac). It is unclear if the midfielder has chosen to take a big wage cut or if the North London club are paying the remainder of his salary.

Spurs Web Opinion

Ndombele might have agreed to take a wage cut but he certainly would not have accepted a 70 per cent reduction.

So, Tottenham are likely to continue to pay a significant chunk of the midfielder’s salary. The Lilywhites would be hoping that Galatasaray exercise the option to sign him permanently next summer and that the player agrees to move.

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Although Spurs can no longer sign players this year, the Turkish transfer window remains open, meaning Davinson Sanchez’s sale still had time to go through.

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Tottenham fetch a fee for late Davinson Sanchez deal

Fabrizio Romano reported this week that Spurs will receive between £8.55m and £12.8m for the centre-back, with add-ons included in that price.

Sanchez first signed for Tottenham back in 2017 for a then-club-record £42m (Guardian), but he never quite lived up to that price tag in North London despite some initially encouraging seasons under Mauricio Pochettino.

He leaves N17 after having made 207 appearances for the Lilywhites, scoring five goals in that time (TransferMarkt), although his final kick for the club was a penalty miss in a Carabao Cup shoot-out against Fulham.

Ange Postecoglou now has Micky Van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ashley Phillips, Ben Davies, Eric Dier, and academy youngsters to choose from in his central defender ranks.

Spurs Web Opinion:

It never quite worked for Sanchez at Tottenham but you cannot fault his efforts in a Lilywhite shirt. No matter the criticism, he always tried to bounce back and give his all. Sometimes, it just isn’t meant to be. All the best, Davinson.

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The Italian journalist says Spurs and Galatasaray have agreed a fee of between €10m and €15m with add-ons included, which is £8.55m – £12.8m.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur in the tunnel prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Sanchez will sign with the Turkish club on a contract until 2027 and the medical will happen in Colombia over the next 24 hours, meaning he may well have played his last game for Spurs.

Unfortunately, this means his final kick in a Tottenham shirt will have been a crucial penalty miss in the Carabao Cup shoot-out exit to Fulham, but Sanchez leaves with lots of good memories from those early Pochettino years alongside Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld.

Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele deals close

Romano confirms that Tanguy Ndombele to Galatasaray is also nearly a done deal.

Sanchez’s exit will leave Spurs with Micky Van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ashley Phillips, Ben Davies, Eric Dier, and academy youngsters as central defensive options until January.

Davinson Sánchez to Galatasaray, here we go! Agreement reached with Spurs on fee between €10/15m with add-ons included #Galatasaray

Understand Sánchez will sign until June 2027.

Understand medical will be next 24h in Colombia.

Sánchez + Ndombele, almost done. pic.twitter.com/cvcUpDgsp0

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 4, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion:

Spurs 100% should have signed a new centre-back in the summer transfer window. However, I would much rather give minutes to Ashley Phillips, even if he makes mistakes, than see someone be given minutes even though we all know he doesn’t have a future at the club.

We wish Sanchez all the best for the future though, and thank you for many years of service.

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