Galatasaray VP admits ‘there has been contact’ with Dybala as Roma exit beckons | OneFootball

Galatsaray vice-President Metin Ozturk has admitted t hat the club have been in contact with the representatives of Roma forward Paulo Dybala, who continues to flirt with a departure from the Stadio Olimpico approaching the January transfer window.

According to reports over the last few days, Roma are planning to overhaul their squad over the upcoming transfer windows, and are prepared to cut ties with some of their most senior and established players, including Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Cristante and even summer signings Enzo Le Fee and Mario Hermoso.

Reports on Tuesday suggested that there has been an approach from Galatasaray over a potential deal for Dybala. Giallorossi coach Claudio Ranieri has also not ruled out the possibility of a departure next month.

COMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: (L-R) Edoardo Goldaniga of Como 1907 battles for the ball with Paulo Dybala of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Como and AS Roma at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on December 15, 2024 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

Roma VP admits ‘there has been contact’ with Dybala

Now, Ozturk, current vice-President of Galatasaray has also confirmed that there has been contact between the involved parties.

“There are players who will leave and players who will join our team during the winter transfer window,” he said, reported via TMW.

“Each operation will be undertaken in line with what Okan Buruk and the scouting team dictate. I am not supervising the operation, but I know there has been contact. The one who decides is Okan Hodja, though.

“The task of the management is to guarantee the financial side and carry out the negotiations. There are still many players interested in our club.”