Galatasaray has withdrawn from the transfer of Arthur Vermeeren, which was being considered on a loan with a purchase option, based on a report from head coach Okan Buruk. The coach's report was decisive after the transfer had progressed to a certain point. Okan Buruk held a FaceTime meeting with the Belgian footballer and expressed a negative opinion to the management after this meeting. Buruk commented that the player has an introverted character and has experienced adaptation problems in the past, adding that he did not believe that Vermeeren would adapt to the team in a short time. Following this report, the Galatasaray management decided to halt the transfer.

Galatasaray has started transfer talks for Arthur Vermeeren, according to reports from Fanatik and Skorer, which also state that the Belgian player is open to the transfer.

According to Footmercato, Arthur Vermeeren has attracted the interest of Galatasaray, and the club has made him a priority for a midfield signing. A potential move could occur by Monday, but the deal is not straightforward. For the transfer to be completed, Leipzig must end the loan with Marseille, which would allow him to move to Istanbul. Vermeeren's prospects have been diminished by OM's elimination from the Champions League and the arrival of Quinten Timber. The relationship with Roberto De Zerbi seems compromised following a red card on January 4.

While various foreign media report that Arthur Vermeeren could leave Marseille for Galatasaray, Sacha Tavolieri claims the rumors are false. The transfer specialist states that there are no talks with Galatasaray and that Vermeeren will remain in Marseille.