Galatasaray is reportedly one of several European clubs showing interest in Franz-Ethan Meichtry, a 20-year-old Swiss-Cameroonian midfielder who was an important player in Thun's promotion to the Swiss top division. His performances last season, where he recorded 8 goals and 3 assists in 35 games, have resulted in interest from multiple teams. Besides Galatasaray, German clubs Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim are also interested. In Italy, Parma is reportedly interested in the player, and Genoa is also monitoring the midfielder, although no concrete steps or advanced negotiations have occurred yet. Meichtry, who has been capped 7 times for the Switzerland U21 team, scoring once, joined Thun in July 2024 and is under contract until June 2030. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5.00m.