Galatasaray chairman insists no Tottenham Hotspur contact over Bruma, but makes contract admission

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The Portuguese talent is being heavily linked with a move to Spurs.

Reports in Turkey recently have been fanning the flames of Tottenham Hotspur interest in Galatasaray winger Bruma.

Aksam reported that Tottenham had watched the player in action six times already this season and as they consider making a move for the player.

Galatasaray’s Bruma in action with Anthony Vanden Borre

It was then reported by Yenicag Gazetesi that Bruma had agreed on a new contract that tied him down until 2022 – with a release clause of €40 million (£34 million).

Now Galatasaray chairman Dursun Ozbek has commented on the contract talk, suggesting he won’t be signing a new deal. He is reported by Sporx as stating:

“We want to extend the contract, they did not. I do not know if he came yesterday. What do you do if you are me?

Galatasaray’s Bruma in action with Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian

“We do not think to sell. We also do not intend to sell. Bruma is a very talented player. Important players of Galatasaray. We focus on success. I need to have this type of star players in the team.”

He was then asked about the interest from Spurs, insisting there had been no official contact from the club:

“Between us there is no communication, this is only speculation. We have not sat directly and come to talk a decision or a phone call. If I do not know if there is such an interest in the clubs. Currently, there is a movement, but I can say that it is it. There is nothing official that reaches to our side, I am honest.”

General view of White Hart Lane

The earlier report from Aksam claimed that Spurs would be sending a delegation to watch Bruma in action for Galatasaray in the Istanbul derby this weekend in what could be a tight affair in which they will learn a lot about his abilities.

Ozbek is clearly downbeat on keeping Bruma, but hopeful that for the time being the Portuguese under-21 international remains happy in the Turkish capital.

Spurs fans will no doubt take notice of how he performs against Fenerbahce this weekend.