Augsburg's resistance against Galatasaray
The FC Augsburg demands 20 million euros for Mert Kömür, the young midfielder being courted by Galatasaray. The club's management is determined to keep their player and not sell him for a low price.
European top scouts become active
Mert Kömür's market value and reputation on the transfer market do not only apply to Turkey. After Galatasaray's official approach, other clubs that closely observe the player's situation have intensified their activities. Beşiktaş wants to build a team that can compete for the Süper Lig title and sees Mert Kömür as the future leader of their midfield rotation.
Pressure from the Bundesliga
RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt, known for developing young talents and presenting them on the international stage, are closely following Kömür's development within the Bundesliga. Especially RB Leipzig's financial strength and squad budget, which could enable them to meet Augsburg's demand of 20 million euros, pose a significant threat to Galatasaray and Beşiktaş.
Augsburg's stance
The FC Augsburg's management has a clear stance on Mert Kömür: to keep him in the squad and continue his development on the Bundesliga stage. The young professional is intended for a central role in the squad planning and is considered one of the club's biggest sporting and financial future projects.
Current situation
The FC Augsburg currently stands 9th in the Bundesliga with 43 points, 12 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses from 34 games. The recent results are: LWWDW. In the title race, the FC Augsburg is 46 points behind the leaders Bayern München. In the 2025/26 season, the FC Augsburg has scored 45 goals and conceded 61 (-16 goal difference).
