Cimbom’s ‘Secret Project’ to Eclipse Osimhen and Sane This Summer

Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly laying the groundwork for a massive summer transfer operation that is being tipped to overshadow even the blockbuster arrivals of Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane. According to HT Spor commentator Oğuz Altay, the club’s hierarchy is currently discussing a “secret project” designed to elevate the Istanbul side to a completely new tier of European football. While the specifics of the targets remain under wraps, Altay noted that the scale of these potential transfers has already sent shockwaves through the club’s inner circles.

For the current January window, the Lions appear to be taking a more measured approach, focusing on specific tactical gaps rather than a high volume of signings. Altay disclosed that Manchester United’s out-of-favor midfielder Manuel Ugarte remains a primary target, alongside a potential new left winger. However, he warned that the club must act decisively to secure these pieces if they intend to kill off the Super Lig title race before the spring. “Whoever is doing something should act quickly, right now,” Altay told Habersarikirmizi, underscoring the urgency of the winter market.

The mere mention of a project larger than Osimhen and Sane has ignited intense speculation among the Cimbom faithful. Victor Osimhen, who joined permanently in a record-breaking €75 million deal from Napoli last August, and Leroy Sane, who arrived from Bayern Munich, were previously considered the pinnacle of the club’s financial and sporting ambition. Altay’s assertion that a new “summer bombshell” is in the works suggests that Galatasaray’s recent training ground sale—which reportedly generated nearly €900 million—is being funneled directly into a world-class recruitment fund.

Beyond the immediate January links to Ugarte, rumors have already begun to swirl regarding the identities of the summer targets. Names like Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger and Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka have surfaced in recent weeks as cornerstones of this “revolutionary” 2026 project. Manager Okan Buruk is said to be seeking a blend of elite European experience and raw athleticism to ensure the club can compete “toe-to-toe” with the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City in next season’s Champions League.

As the January window reaches its halfway mark, the focus for the board remains two-fold: securing the defensive midfield steel of Ugarte and finalizing the blueprints for a summer window that aims to rewrite the history of Turkish football. For Altay and other insiders, the message to Galatasaray’s domestic rivals is clear: “If you can take them out of the championship race now, do it,” because the version of the team arriving in August 2026 may be entirely unstoppable.