It is reported that Galatasaray has identified Samsunspor's Rick van Drongelen, a 27-year-old Dutch centre-back, as a target as they seek to reinforce their central defense for the new season, with the search guided by a list from coach Okan Buruk. The Dutch player is allegedly considered one of several alternative names to reinforce the defensive line, and it was noted that his performance is appreciated by Buruk. A swap deal is considered a possibility, as Samsunspor is interested in Galatasaray's Kazımcan Karataş and Victor Nelsson. However, it is known that Nelsson wants to move to Italy, which could complicate his involvement. The main obstacle for Galatasaray in the potential transfer appears to be the foreign player quota. The presidents of both clubs are scheduled to meet to discuss the transfer. Van Drongelen joined Samsunspor in July 2023, has a contract until 2028, and his current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €6.00m. Other clubs including Panathinaikos, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Trabzonspor have also been recently linked with the defender. In June 2026, reports provided details on Panathinaikos's pursuit of the player. These reports stated that offers were in the range of €3.2 million to €5 million, while Samsunspor's asking price was cited as being between €8-10 million.