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Basturk admits to Gala interest

Bayer Leverkusen schemer Yildiray Basturk has confirmed Galatasaray are among a clutch of clubs willing to sign him in the summer.

Basturk is expected to quit the BayArena on a free transfer at the end of the season and has attracted interest from within and outside Die Bundesliga.

Hamburg have already admitted to having spoken to the Turkey international's agent while table-toppers Werder Bremen have been mooted as suitors.

Dutch giants Ajax have also been linked with a swoop for Basturk, who has endured an injury plagued season with Leverkusen.

There has also been interest from Turkey, with Basturk acknowledging Galatasaray are among the clubs keen to discuss a deal.

"I don't know where I'll be next season," said Basturk. "There are some offers that have come in.

"Galatasaray are amongst the Turkish clubs who have showed interest."