Exclusive: Galatasaray eye swoop for Wolves striker Fabio Silva
Turkish giants Galatasaray have joined the race to sign Wolves striker Fabio Silva, the Express & Star understands.
The 20-year-old is attracting interest from a number of European clubs this summer after a successful season on loan at both Anderlecht and PSV Eindhoven.
Silva, who joined Wolves for a club record £35million in 2020, is being tracked by several top clubs ahead of a potential move, with his Wolves future uncertain.
Now, Turkish top flight side Galatasaray are the latest team to show an interest in taking the Portuguese under-21 international.
Okan Buruk’s side won their 23rd Super Lig title last season, cementing their place as the country’s most successful domestic side.
Striker Mauro Icardi scored 22 goals in 24 league appearances last season on their way to the league title, but the Argentinian has now returned to Paris Saint-Germain and with a position to fill, Galatasaray have turned to Silva.
They have plenty of competition for his signature, however, with Ajax, Sevilla, Roma and AC Milan all showing a concrete interest in the forward, as top teams from the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Turkey fight to sign Silva.
Wolves have not yet made clear their position on Silva’s future, with Julen Lopetegui previously keen to take a look at the striker in pre-season.
However, with Wolves needing to generate funds this summer, it remains to be seen if they could be tempted by a permanent offer – although it would need to be one that saw them recoup as much of the £35million they paid for him as possible.
A loan or a permanent move away from Molineux next season is not out of the question, and a decision is likely to be made in the coming weeks now that Lopetegui has committed his future to the club.
Is it no secret, however, that Silva’s representatives would prefer a move away, despite the player being under contract with Wolves until 2026, with the option of a further year.
As it stands, Silva is currently due back for pre-season in early July alongside the rest of his team-mates.
Meanwhile, Premier League rivals Spurs are still monitoring Max Kilman, but reports have suggested the centre-back is not their main target. Wolves want to keep the defender but would be open to letting him go if it generated upwards of £30million.
Comment Guidelines
Iconic Media encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.