Galatasaray are reportedly prepared to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes a salary matching that of Victor Osimhen as the Turkish champions continue their ambitious recruitment drive.
The Portuguese midfielder has emerged as a major target for Galatasaray, who have already demonstrated their financial strength by securing Osimhen on a permanent transfer and adding other high profile names to their squad.
According to reports from Turkey, Galatasaray are willing to put together a lucrative package for Fernandes, with Osimhen’s current earnings serving as the benchmark for the proposed deal.
Osimhen is understood to be Galatasaray’s highest paid player after completing his permanent move from Napoli last year. The Nigeria international signed a four year contract with the Istanbul club after an outstanding loan spell in the 2024/25 campaign.
Reports have put his net annual salary at around €15 million, a figure that would translate to approximately €1.25 million per month.
That financial commitment underlines just how aggressively Galatasaray are approaching their transfer business. The Turkish giants are now looking to convince Fernandes that a move to Istanbul could offer both a lucrative contract and the opportunity to compete for major honours.
Fernandes, 31, remains one of Manchester United’s most important players and continues to wear the captain’s armband. Any attempt to prise him away from Old Trafford would therefore require more than an attractive salary, with Galatasaray also expected to negotiate a substantial transfer fee with the Premier League club.
The Turkish champions are reportedly prepared to meet United’s demands, although there is uncertainty over whether the figures being circulated in the English media are being used as part of the negotiation process.
Signing Fernandes would represent another statement of intent after their recent investment in established stars. The club already boasts Osimhen and several other high profile players and appears determined to build a squad capable of competing strongly in both domestic football and Europe.
Osimhen’s presence has therefore become more than a sporting asset for the Turkish giants. His record breaking salary has now reportedly become the financial reference point for another potential blockbuster signing.
Whether Fernandes eventually joins the Nigerian striker in Istanbul remains uncertain, but Galatasaray’s willingness to match Osimhen’s salary shows the scale of their ambition in the current transfer window.
