Galatasaray is considering other players due to the uncertainty surrounding Icardi. The club is considering 24-year-old Romulo, who previously played for Göztepe and currently plays for Leipzig. It was learned that head coach Okan Buruk is insistent on having the Brazilian forward in his squad. Rômulo joined Leipzig in August 2025, and his contract is valid until June 2030. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he made 30 appearances, scoring 9 goals and providing 4 assists. His current market value is €30.00m, according to Transfermarkt.