TEAMtalk revealed earlier this summer that Manchester United are admirers of the Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov. Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester City are also monitoring the player. More recently, Arsenal and Liverpool have also become interested, and sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that both clubs have increased their interest. Representatives from Arsenal and Liverpool were reportedly in northern France on Wednesday to watch the 21-year-old, where he impressed by scoring in a 4-2 win. Batrakov's move to Galatasaray from Lokomotiv Moscow cost the Turkish club €25 million and has made him accessible to English clubs. These clubs were previously unable to sign him directly from Russia due to UK sanctions. Sources have told TEAMtalk that his contract, which runs until June 2031, includes a release clause believed to be around £50 million and applicable to clubs in Europe's top four leagues. Despite this, Galatasaray is delighted with his performances, which include two goals and two assists in six starts, and has little desire to sell him. The Russian international has 15 caps and 4 goals for his country, and his current market value is €28.00m, according to Transfermarkt.