Latest developments
- Galatasaray want to sign Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton.
- The Turkish giants are prepared to pay £8 million.
- Saints are desperate to hold onto the full-back until the summer.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2.5/5): Sources close to Kyle?
Istanbul side Galatasaray want to bring Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters to the Turkish Super Lig.
That is according to the Daily Mail, who don't give away their source information, but share that Walker-Peters is keen to see out the rest of his contract, suggesting sources close to the player.
Value (4/5): Last chance to earn
With Southampton staring relegation in the face, they are sure to lose Walker-Peters in the summer at the latest, as only six months are left on his deal.
Galatasaray have offered £8 million to take him now, less than half his £16.75 million valuation, but they will lose him for nothing in the summer if they don't accept the bid.
Suitability (4/5): Can compete for trophies
The two-time England international is still only 27 and is not in the same bracket of players who go to Turkey at the tail end of their careers and often underwhelm.
Operating a 4-2-3-1 formation, Aslan's setup works for Walker-Peters, who is a traditional full-back but capable of getting forward, and able to contribute to a team competing for the Turkish title and on a good UEFA Europa League run.
Upgrade? (4/5): A leader at right-back
Galatasaray have plenty of famous names across many positions in their squad, and though Kaan Ayhan is not a household name, he has captained Turkey this season.
Meanwhile, Elias Jelert remains seen as an up-and-comer, as he is a Danish under-21 international who has scored in Europe this season.
Both players would provide decent competition, but Walker-Peters should fancy himself to take their place.
Logic (2.5/5): Wait until the summer?
The chance to swap potentially the worst-ever Premier League season for the Europa League knockout stages will be attractive, but the former Tottenham man may have preferable offers if he waits until July.
For Galatasaray, the chance of a cut-price deal ahead of a clamour for his signature at the end of the season makes sense, especially with Everton already in the frame.
Whisper+ verdict: (17/25)
This one cannot be ruled out, but a summer switch still looks the more likely scenario.
