Everything you need to know about Baris Alper Yilmaz as Wolves ‘prepare to make contact’ for the in-demand winger.
The start of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign is just around the corner as Gary O’Neil aims to improve on last season’s mid-table finish.
Many new faces have joined the Wolves squad over the summer, with rumours continuing to be rife around Molineux going into the final month of the transfer window.
One of the most exciting players linked to Wolves this winger has been Yilmaz.
In this article, you can discover all the information surrounding the potential transfer including his feats and how much he could cost O’Neil.
What is Baris Alper Yilmaz’s age and height?
Yilmaz was born on May 23, 2000. This makes him 24 years old at the time of writing. He also stands at 1.86 metres which is six foot two inches.
Where was he born?
Yilmaz was born in Rize, Turkey.
What positions can Baris Alper Yilmaz play?
Throughout his career, Yilmaz has mainly been deployed as a right winger but he can also be used out on the left and up top.
Who does Baris Alper Yilmaz play for?
At the time of writing, Yilmaz plays for Turkish giants Galatasaray and has been at the club since 2021.
How long is his contract?
According to Capology, Yilmaz is contracted to Galatasaray until June 2027 where he is earning €15,385 per week, not including bonuses.
What are his major feats?
In his three years at Galatasaray, Yilmaz has impressed. The winger has netted 11 times in 108 games.
As a result of this form, he has helped his club lift the Turkish Super Cup and the Super Lig twice, the latter of which was won with 102 points last season.
Career so far
| Club | Time Spent |
| Ankara Demirspor | 2017-20 |
| Ankara Keçiörengücü S.K. | 2020-21 |
| Galatasaray | 2021- |
Baris Alper Yilmaz has been compared to Gareth Bale
For his quality displays in Turkey, Yilmaz has been subject to widespread praise.
Former coach Ilker Puren likens the winger to both Gareth Bale and Phil Foden when assessing his quality.
“I compare Baris Alper Yilmaz to Gareth Bale in terms of strength,” Puren told GS Gazette via the Express. “He has the ability to sprint three or four meters after eliminating the opponent with the ball.
“One day, he will definitely play in the Premier League because physics comes to the fore there. He has also improved his positional knowledge. The level he is at now is close to Phil Foden.”
Are Wolves interested in Baris Alper Yilmaz?
According to journalist Yakup Cinar, Wolves are one of several clubs looking to acquire Yilmaz.
He said: “Galatasaray are not planning to sell [Yilmaz] but offers are about to come. Clubs are getting ready to knock on Galatasaray’s door but Galatasaray won’t go easy.
“Clubs from Italy, Lazio, Germany, Stuttgart and Wolverhampton from England are getting ready to knock on Galatasaray’s door.
“We will see in the coming periods whether he will get an offer at the level he wants or not.”
How much will he cost?
Turkish outlet Haber3 reported that the Lions will demand a fee in the region of €30m (£26m) if they are to part ways with Yilmaz.