According to the Turkish newspaper 'Takvim', Galatasaray wants to pursue Ibrahim Maza. At the request of coach Okan Buruk, the management of the Istanbul club has targeted Maza and placed him on the transfer list. The club has taken measures for the player, who is considered one of the most promising young talents in European football. Buruk's intention is to strengthen the area behind the strikers with Maza.

Galatasaray has added Bayer Leverkusen's 20-year-old Algerian international Ibrahim Maza to their transfer list as they look to strengthen their squad with promising young talents. Maza, who is considered one of Europe's up-and-coming midfielders, has a current market value of 45 million euro. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he made 28 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists, and his contract with the German club is valid until 2030. Several other top European clubs, including Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona, have also been linked with the player. According to reports from April-June 2026, Bayer Leverkusen's asking price was between €55M and €70M. During that time, a reported offer of up to €90M from Paris Saint-Germain was made, while a €50M bid from Manchester City was reportedly rejected.