Brighton ready to increase offer by €5m to try and beat Tottenham to signing

Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur are in the picture to sign Galatasaray’s Barış Alper Yılmaz, according to Monday’s edition of Sabah.

The winger impressed for Galatasaray last season, managing seven goals and 12 assists. He has extended his form into this season, with four goals and an assist from nine games.

His performances for the Istanbul club have caught the attention of Brighton, Tottenham and other clubs.

Brighton & Hove Albion signed Ferdi Kadıoğlu from Fenerbahçe in the summer window. He wasn’t the only player from the Turkish league on the Seagulls’ agenda.

It’s claimed Fabian Hürzeler’s side offered €20m to Galatasaray for Barış Alper Yılmaz. There’s no explanation provided if Brighton’s bid was rejected by the 24-year-old, his club or both this summer.

Sabah say Brighton and Spurs are still interested in the Turkey international. The Seagulls are ready to increase offer to €25m, to try and beat Tottenham and others to the player’s signature.

The Turkish press like to create hype around the Süper Lig players but were proved right with the Kadıoğlu transfer. Brighton certainly have their eye on the market, with signings available more cheaply than they likely would be from elsewhere.