LFC Target Available For £6.3m

Galatasaray say they are only prepared to "wait another three or four days for Wesley Sneijder" and have examined other options should his transfer from Inter Milan fall through.

On Wednesday Netherlands internaional Sneijder, 28, said he was "in no rush" to make a decision about his future and did not want to be pressured in to one after the Turkish club urged him to join. He said he had until January 31 to agree to any proposal about his future.

Liverpool are among several other clubs rumoured to be interested in signing Sneijder, who said: "There are still two weeks to go before the end of the transfer window, so there is time. I am relaxed, and I'm considering my options."

But Galatasaray president Unal Aysal is not prepared to wait until then, and told reporters in Turkey: "We'll wait another three or four days for Sneijder.

"If the deal collapses, we have alternatives. The figures quoted in the media are wrong. Our deal with Inter is worth €7.5 million (£6.3 million).

"The player knows our proposal. Inter are now calculating things with him. Our offer for his wages is below €5.5 million. It is also true that our coach Fatih Terim wants Sneijder - he is the first name on his list.

"I see no reason why the transfer should not go through. Even if it does collapse, it won't be the end of the world."

Earlier this week, Terim told Sneijder he must look at Galatasaray "not as an alternative, but as a first choice". Terim was quick to emphasise the stature of the Istanbul club, saying: "If Sneijder wants to come to Galatasaray then he must see us as a first choice.

"This club is not anyone's plaything. Those who play here do not see Galatasaray as an alternative, but as a first choice. Otherwise, one must step aside."

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Sneijder Prepared To Hang On For PL Switch

Wesley Sneijder has put any move to Galatasaray on the backburner as he holds out for a switch to the English Premier League, according to Dutch daily De Telegraaf.

Inter announced yesterday that they have accepted a €10M bid for Sneijder from Galatasaray and the Turkish side have put a lucrative proposal in front of the Holland international.

Galatasaray will match Sneijder's current salary of €6M per year, which Inter were seeking to cut to €4M in a new contract, while they are also ready to speak to the Dutchman about adding on housing, cars, regular flights to Holland and other various bonuses.

And with Inter accepting the bid, the ball is now in Sneijder's court.

But he will make them wait.

The midfielder's priority remains to move to the English Premier League, where there has been much talk of interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool; so much so that Sneijder was forced to comment on reports of a switch to White Hart Lane and to Anfield.

Now Sneijder is prepared to wait until late in the transfer window to see if the opportunity to move to England arises - and it is one he is keen to take.

Having already knocked back an enquiry from Galatasaray's rivals Fenerbahce, Sneijder does not appear delighted with the chance to land at the Turk Telekom Arena - but he may be left with that or staying at Inter.

Source http://www.insidefutbol.com

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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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