According to Fanatik, Galatasaray has a continued interest in signing Nathan Zézé from NEOM. Galatasaray previously attempted to sign the player on loan but did not receive a positive response from the Saudi Arabian club. It was stated that NEOM was not keen on the young player leaving, and it was expressed that Zézé should remain with the team. The report indicates that Galatasaray is re-evaluating its transfer plan for Zézé and is expected to make a new attempt to sign the young defender soon. As part of their defensive reinforcement plans, Galatasaray management is considering changing the terms of the transfer and may negotiate again with a different offer or structure.

Galatasaray submitted an official loan offer with a purchase option to Neom SC for Nathan Zeze, a 21-year-old French and Ivorian center-back who plays for the Saudi Pro League club. The initial proposal was rejected by the Saudi club. Zeze moved from Ligue 1 team Nantes last summer in a transfer worth €20 million and has a contract with Neom SC until 2030. He has received interest from numerous European clubs during the summer. The defender has 8 caps and 3 goals for France U21. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 31 appearances in the Saudi Pro League, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €20.00m.