Liverpool Interested in Roland Sallai as Galatasaray Open to Departure

Liverpool have shown keen interest in Galatasaray right-back Roland Sallai, with reports indicating the Turkish club's management may be open to his departure amid competing bids from Premier League rivals.[1][4]

The 28-year-old Hungarian international, valued at around €10 million by Transfermarkt, joined Galatasaray from SC Freiburg in September 2024 for €6 million. His contract runs until June 2028, but a €10 million Premier League offer was rejected in February 2026. In the 2025/2026 Süper Lig season, Sallai has featured in 19 appearances, scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists. Overall, he has 7 goals and 7 assists in 64 games for the Turkish champions.[3][4][5]

Sallai, who boasts 64 caps and 15 goals for Hungary, impressed Liverpool fans by coming off the bench to help secure Galatasaray's 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory over the Reds this season. Primarily a right-back, his versatility allows him to play on the left flank or in advanced wide roles.[4]

Liverpool made 'serious attempts' to sign Sallai during the January transfer window, according to Turkish outlet A Spor, but the deal fell through despite interest from Sunderland and now Brentford, who are preparing a formal offer. The Anfield club monitored him since January, partly due to injuries sidelining right-backs Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong—though both are expected to return by season's end.[4][5][6]

Sunderland's manager Regis Le Bris is pushing for Sallai, recognizing his Champions League pedigree, but acknowledges the challenge of competing with wealthier clubs like Liverpool and Brentford. Galatasaray's openness to a sale could spark a summer transfer battle, with Liverpool potentially rekindling interest if depth is needed at right-back.[2][3][5]

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