Galatasaray are closing in on one of the biggest signings of the summer, with Portugal winger Rafael Leao set to join the Turkish champions from AC Milan in a deal worth about 45 million euros ($52.1 million).
The 27-year-old has chosen Galatasaray over Premier League club Aston Villa after a late battle for his signature, with the Istanbul club now completing the final formalities of a transfer that would significantly strengthen its attack.
Galatasaray officially confirmed Saturday that it had begun negotiations with Leao and Milan over the transfer of the player, whose arrival in Istanbul was expected later in the day for a medical examination and the completion of the deal.
The move comes as Galatasaray prepare for another title challenge after winning their fourth consecutive Süper Lig championship and 26th league title. Okan Buruk's team are targeting a fifth straight domestic crown while also seeking another deep run in the Champions League.
Galatasaray win Leao race
