According to Fanatik, Jhon Duran, who previously had problematic days at Fenerbahçe and Zenit, communicated through his manager to Galatasaray executives a desire to transfer to the club and is now waiting for a response. The matter was communicated to coach Okan Buruk by executive Abdullah Kavukcu. Okan Buruk was initially not in favor of Duran due to his problematic nature, but the fact that the striker is included in the +4 quota could change the process. Duran also liked Galatasaray's championship posts on social media, which caused a reaction from the Fenerbahçe community.

Jhon Duran has recently been linked with Galatasaray. Duran stated that he was on loan and will now need to talk to his manager to discuss what will happen next and handle it in the best way. When asked what he wanted, Duran replied with a smile that he wants many things but prefers to keep them to himself. He also said that he thinks there is too much talk and speculation, which he feels are not well-intentioned and are being interpreted negatively, and that is why he prefers to keep his thoughts to himself.

Jhon Durán was associated with Galatasaray, but the club's management has reportedly been discouraged from pursuing him due to his reputed volatile character.

It has been claimed that Jhon Durán wants to join Galatasaray, with allegations suggesting he communicated to the club a desire to play for them in the new season. These reports followed a statement from Galatasaray executive Abdullah Kavukçu, who said after a match against Antalyaspor that some players who had joined other clubs were now sending messages asking if they could move to Galatasaray. Concurrent with these reported links, it was learned that Durán had been in Istanbul for two days before leaving the city in the morning.