Galatasaray is seeking a central defender, with a focus on Turkish players, and has inquired about Emin Bayram. The club is negotiating with Westerlo for the 23-year-old's potential return. One reason for this is to enhance their squad list for European competitions in accordance with youth academy regulations. A deal has not been finalized, but discussions are reportedly continuing. Bayram joined Westerlo in July 2024 and has been a significant player for the team for the last two years. He has a contract with two years remaining and a market value of four million euros, which is the amount his club paid for him. During the 2025/2026 Jupiler Pro League season, Bayram played in 29 matches, scored 3 goals, and made 2 assists. The defender has also played 13 times for the Türkiye U21 team, scoring 2 goals. Westerlo does not have a reputation for selling players for low prices and could potentially gain a significant profit if Galatasaray completes the transfer.