TEAMtalk previously revealed this summer that Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City are admirers of Aleksey Batrakov. Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Arsenal and Liverpool have also joined the pursuit of the Russian attacking midfielder, and that both clubs have intensified their interest. It was reported that representatives from Arsenal and Liverpool were in northern France on Wednesday to watch the 21-year-old score in a game. He has 15 caps and 4 goals for Russia. According to sources cited by TEAMtalk, Batrakov's contract contains a release clause, which is thought to be worth around £50 million and would permit a transfer to a club in one of Europe's top four leagues for a fixed amount. His move to Galatasaray from Lokomotiv Moscow for €25 million has made him accessible to English clubs, which were unable to sign him directly from Russia due to UK government sanctions. The player's contract with the Turkish club runs until June 2031, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €28.00m. Despite the growing attention, it is reported that Galatasaray are delighted with his performances and have little desire to sell him.