Turkish outlet Aksam Spor has revealed that Galatasaray has set their sights on Manchester United’s Alex Telles and Anthony Elanga for potential transfers this summer.

Telles, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2020 for a fee of approximately £15.4 million, has struggled to establish himself as a key player. Despite his arrival with high expectations, the 30-year-old has managed just 50 appearances for the club. Last season, he was loaned out to Sevilla, where he featured in 38 matches across various competitions. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet.

With Telles’ contract expiring next year, it is likely that Manchester United will be eager to offload him during this transfer window. The Brazilian left-back has previous experience with Galatasaray, having played for the club from 2014 to 2016, which could potentially entice him to make a return.

Galatasaray, who secured their first league title since 2010 in the previous campaign, is also eyeing a move for Alex Telles’ United teammate, Anthony Elanga. The 21-year-old winger is highly regarded as one of the brightest talents to emerge from Manchester United’s esteemed youth academy.

The rationale behind potentially offloading Telles and Elanga is clear. Telles finds himself low down in the pecking order for the left-back position, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia currently ahead of him. Removing Telles from the wage bill would free up valuable funds for United manager Erik ten Hag to bolster his squad ahead of the upcoming season.

Elanga, on the other hand, has experienced a lack of progress in recent months. Despite participating in 26 matches last season, the young winger failed to find the back of the net. Currently contracted to Manchester United until June 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year, Elanga’s future at the club remains uncertain.

It will be intriguing to observe whether Manchester United chooses to facilitate a permanent transfer for Elanga or instead opts to loan him out in order to reignite his development. Whichever path is chosen, the summer transfer window will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the trajectory of both Telles and Elanga’s careers. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.