Turkish clubs take financial hit to attract big names in transfer marketISTANBUL, Sept 16, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Turkey's biggest clubs lured established stars including Mauro Icardi, Hakim Ziyech and Wilfried Zaha to the Super Lig in the transfer window with a spending spree that leaves them slipping further into the red. "It was a fiercely contested transfer window," said Galatasaray Vice-President Erden Timur earlier in September. Timur said Turkish clubs were forced to change tack due to inflated fees caused by the Saudi clubs' sudden emergence. "Every transfer window, the teams are essentially managed by the fans via social media. There is no sign of Turkish clubs slowing down in their attempts to sign famous players.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha September 16, 2023 05:35 UTC