Sunderland has shown interest in acquiring the 25-year-old Turkish international winger Barış Alper Yılmaz. However, Galatasaray remains cautious regarding this interest, as their coach, Okan Buruk, considers Yılmaz to be integral to his tactical plans and has expressed that only exceptionally high offers would be entertained. The club has established a minimum valuation of 30 million Euros for the player, whose physical prowess, adaptability, and consistent performances have rendered him an appealing prospect for European clubs. Besides Sunderland, West Ham, Aston Villa, and RB Leipzig have also been associated with the player. Yılmaz's contract is valid until 2028, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €21 million.