In a recent report , Yeni Asir mentioned that Sunderland star Chemsdine Talbi is gathering interest from Turkey this summer. It has been claimed that Galatasaray are eyeing a move to sign the Moroccan wide player from the Black Cats in this transfer window.
Talbi struggled to find consistency with his performances for the Wearside club in the previous campaign, but managed to put in a few impressive performances for them in the final third. The 21-year-old found the back of the net four times and earned one assist in 28 matches for Sunderland in the league.
The Morocco international is currently one of the most gifted young wingers in his homeland. Thus, it is no surprise that he is on the radar of Galatasaray this summer.
Talbi is under contract at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2030. Hence, Sunderland are under no immediate pressure to let him leave in this transfer period.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 04: Chemsdine Talbi #7 of Morocco looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Talbi is a good dribbler with the ball and can make some driving runs with it on the flanks. He has the eye to create the odd chance for his teammates to find the back of the net and can shoot the ball with power from long range.
The Moroccan youngster can contribute by scoring and creating a few important goals for his team. Talbi mainly functions as a right-winger but can also play as a left-sided wide player or in the number ten position if asked to do so by his manager. However, he is far from a consistent goal-scorer in the Premier League and would struggle to earn regular first-team starts at Sunderland next season.
Talbi remains an important member of Regis Le Bris' squad, but needs to ensure regular playing minutes if he wants to develop as a winger. Therefore, it is only fair to the player if the Black Cats allow him to leave this off-season.
At 21, Talbi has a bright future ahead of him. Still, Le Bris would be wise to cash in on him if he receives a good offer for his services before the end of this summer transfer window.
