According to the Turkish media Fanatik, Galatasaray has made Amine Gouiri its absolute priority in anticipation of the probable departure of Mauro Icardi. Coach Okan Buruk is reportedly particularly attracted by Gouiri's profile and wants to make him a key player in his project. The Istanbul club's management has already started proceedings to try to bring Amine Gouiri to Turkey. The same source reports that Galatasaray is ready to make an offer of 25 million euros to convince Olympique de Marseille to allow Amine Gouiri to leave during the winter transfer window.

Galatasaray could make another attempt this winter to sign Amine Gouiri, who currently plays for Olympique de Marseille. Foot Mercato reports that Gouiri will not go to Istanbul in January. Olympique de Marseille does not plan to sell Gouiri this winter, and coach Roberto De Zerbi relies on him for the second half of the season. Gouiri will soon return to the squad after shoulder surgery.

Amid uncertainty over Icardi's situation, Galatasaray is planning to reinforce its forward line, a decision based on a report from coach Okan Buruk, and has become interested in Amine Gouiri from Marseille. The 25-year-old forward, who was born in France but represents Algeria, is on the club's agenda. Gouiri has been sidelined with a shoulder injury since October and is expected to start field training next month. He is being considered for a loan with a purchase option. The Algerian international has 19 caps and 6 goals for his country. He joined Marseille in January 2025 and has a contract until 2029. Before his injury this season, he made 6 Ligue 1 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €28.00m.