Yilmaz On Reds Radar

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Galatasaray striker Burak Yilmaz, Sky Sports understands.

Yilmaz is regarded as one the best strikers in Europe after impressing for Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League last season and the Turkish international is thought to be on Rodgers' radar.

The 27-year-old scored 32 goals in 39 appearances for Galatasaray last season after arriving from Trabzonspor.

Galatasaray president Unal Aysal recently admitted they would be prepared to sell Yilmaz for the right price this summer.

"We have set a price for Burak Yilmaz. We will only consider an offer which is in the best interests of the club and player," admitted Aysal.

"If Burak wants to leave and our transfer demands are matched, we could accept a deal."

Source http://www.skysports.com

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Galatasary Fight To Keep Target

Manchester United and Liverpool target Burak Yilmaz could leave Galatasaray this summer, according to the club's manager Fatih Terim.

The powerful striker, who has been linked to United, has been in sensational form since moving to the Turkish giants last summer, netting 26 goals in 31 appearances.

The Champions League joint top scorer has attracted interest from across Europe and a £10 million offer is reportedly enough to sign him.

Speaking to The Observer, Boss Terim said: "It's not going to be easy to keep him.

"He has targets but it will be his decision. Being wanted is a good thing, but we are fond of him and believe he will do great things for us in the future."

The 59-year-old drew comparisons between Yilmaz and Andriy Shevchenko, who he managed during his time at AC Milan in 2001.

Terim said: "Andriy Shevchenko was the same.

"He is always thinking about scoring one more goal. Loving football is very important. I think he is going to get better and better."

The 27-year-old striker has hit eight goals in the Champions League and 18 in the Turkish league.

Besides Manchester United, he is also reportedly being watched by fellow Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool.

Source http://www.express.co.uk

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Turkish Trio Impress Scouts

Liverpool scouts present at the Intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe were impressed by Selcuk Inan, Burak Yilmaz and Semih Kaya according to Turkish newspaper, Milliyet.

The Reds were reported to be scouting Yilmaz in the derby however, have also added Inan and Semih Kaya to their shortlist.

Yilmaz has been linked with Liverpool since the summer transfer window.

The Galatasaray striker has already scored 15 goals already this season, including six Champions League goals in five starts making him the most prolific striker in the European footballing competition.

The 27-year-old striker scored six goals in 501 minutes of Champions League football averaging a goal every 83 minutes making him the most prolific striker in the group stages.

Selcuk is a Turkish international midfield playmaker, renowned for his passing range, technical ability and being a set-piece specialist.

The 27-year-old midfielder contributed to the Istanbul giant's dominance last season with 16 assists and 13 goals in 40 matches. Selcuk is the league's reigning Assist King and the 2011-12 Galatasaray Goal King.

Semih is regarded as one of the brightest talents in Turkish football. The Turkish international defender had a brilliant breakthrough season at Galatasaray in 2011-12, relatively unknown until last year he's now a household name.

The 21-year-old center back already has a Turkish Super League title to his name, has Champions League experience and is a national team regular.

Liverpool have strengthened ties with Turkey recently, completing Turkish reality series, Soccer Prince, as well as partnerships with Turkish Tourism, Misli.com and Ramsey.

Source http://www.turkish-football.com

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