Chelsea and Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Galatasaray's promising midfielder Alexey Batrakov as they prepare to send scouts to witness his performance in the upcoming Champions League clash with Barcelona on October 13.
The 21-year-old has been a standout player this season, catching the attention of Premier League clubs. Previously, English teams faced hurdles in signing him due to sanctions on Russian clubs when he was with Lokomotiv Moscow. However, his summer transfer to Galatasaray for €25 million has opened up fresh avenues for a potential move to English football.
Scouts from both clubs are eager to assess Batrakov's capabilities in European competition following his impressive start at the Turkish giants and with the Russian national team.
