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Tottenham want to sign midfielder who racked up 17 goals and 12 assists last season

Turkish outfit Galatasaray are actively looking to fend off Tottenham’s interest in attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, who has already reached double figures for goal contributions…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
Tottenham want to sign midfielder who racked up 17 goals and 12 assists last season
Key Things to Know
  • Galatasaray plan to offer Aleksey Batrakov a new contract to fend off interest from Tottenham and Arsenal.
  • Journalist Serhan Türk reports that Premier League scouts have regularly monitored the 21-year-old midfielder.
  • Tottenham are reportedly targeting attacking midfield reinforcements due to multiple squad injuries under Roberto De Zerbi.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Galatasaray are preparing to offer attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov a new contract to fend off transfer interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. According to Turkish journalist Serhan Türk, both Premier League clubs have deployed scouts to watch the 21-year-old, but Galatasaray intend to secure his long-term future in the coming days.

Tottenham are reportedly seeking attacking midfield reinforcements under manager Roberto De Zerbi amid ongoing injuries to James Maddison, Xavi Simons, and Dejan Kulusevski. Batrakov, who joined Galatasaray from Lokomotiv Moscow, has tallied seven goals and five assists in 18 appearances this season across all competitions.

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