Tuttomercato reports on market rumors regarding Zeki Celik, whose contract is set to expire on June 30. Celik's current net earnings with Roma are approximately 2 million euros. According to recent information, discussions for a potential contract renewal have halted because Celik and his representatives requested an increase in salary to 4 million euros net annually. To date, Roma has indicated an unwillingness to agree to this request. Rumors suggest that Real Madrid holds an interest in Zeki Celik.

Reports in the Spanish press suggest that following a serious injury to Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid have been offered AS Roma's 28-year-old Turkish right-back Zeki Çelik. An article in Defensa Central states that various intermediaries, particularly from Italy, have recently contacted the club to learn Florentino Perez's thoughts on the right-back position. The same source states that Çelik was then specifically proposed to Real Madrid. Çelik's contract expires in 2026 and has not been renewed. It is reported that he could leave Roma in January if an offer of around 5 million euros is received. Çelik, who joined Roma in July 2022, has made 7 appearances and provided 1 assist in Serie A this season. The Turkish international has 56 caps for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.00m. He has also been linked with clubs such as Sevilla and Galatasaray.