Galatasaray and AC Milan Ignite Multi-Million Race for Can Uzun

The battle for Eintracht Frankfurt’s 20-year-old prodigy Can Uzun has reached a critical breaking point, triggering a massive transfer showdown between Galatasaray and Italian giants AC Milan.

Galatasaray has officially opened club-to-club negotiations, aiming to finalize the deal before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. However, they face fierce competition. AC Milan has formally entered the race at the direct request of manager Massimiliano Allegri.

While Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has placed a €35 million bid on the table, Frankfurt is holding out for a fee between €45 million and €60 million. To fund this blockbuster move, the Turkish champions plan to reallocate the budget generated from the potential sale of Gabriel Sara.

The Riera Rift and €40M Price Drop 

Once slapped with a staggering €80 million price tag, Uzun's market value has adjusted to the €40-45 million range, making him the ultimate market opportunity. This value drop stems from a severe tactical clash with Frankfurt manager Albert Riera. Riera publicly criticized the youngster’s off-the-ball defensive work rate and relegated him to the bench, cementing Uzun's definitive desire to leave Germany this summer.

The World Cup Factor 

Despite the club drama, Uzun’s elite talent remains undeniable, racking up 10 goals and 6 assists in 28 appearances this season. Having just earned a call-up to the Turkish National Team's provisional 2026 World Cup squad, the young star's priority is constant playing time.

Galatasaray holds a distinct advantage here. To counter upcoming foreign player regulations, the Istanbul giants are offering Uzun guaranteed starting-eleven minutes and the chance to become the ultimate "icon player" of their future squad.