from thesun.co.uk
TUGAY is ready to snub a new deal at Blackburn to seal a free transfer to Galatasaray.
The Turkey international, out of contract at Ewood Park this summer, has been offered the chance to stay for another year by boss Graeme Souness.
But Galatasaray are set to hijack Souness’ bid after opening talks with the midfielder, who joined Blackburn for £1.3million from Rangers in 2001.
Tugay, 33, spent the first 12 years of his career with the Istanbul giants and admits he is tempted by a return.
He said: “Blackburn have offered me a contract but we put that on hold when Galatasaray made an offer.
“I’m very settled in England but playing
for Galatasaray in their centenary year sounds appealing to me.
“If I return to Galatasaray I will retire there.”
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