Galatasaray have confirmed an interest in signing Manchester United striker Robin van Persie this summer.
Speculation has mounted that the Dutchman, 31, will leave the Premier League after struggling to recapture his talismanic form under Louis van Gaal last season.
His agent reportedly held talks with a member of the Turkish club's hierarchy recently, and Gala coach Hamza Hamzaoglu hopes that a move can materialise.
"We want to sign players who will both improve the squad and excite our fans. No manager would be able to say no to Van Persie," he told reporters.
"However, we cannot spend beyond our means. We hope to come to an agreement with him."
Van Persie, who turns 32 in August, is out of contract with the Red Devils next summer. He scored 10 Premier League goals in 27 appearances last term.
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Shane Callaghan
Shane Callaghan
