According to a number of reliable sources, a formal bid has been lodged by Galatasaray for Hicham Boudaoui, the midfielder currently plying his trade at Nice. He has been the subject of heated transfer speculation over recent weeks, and this latest bid could signal a turning point in the transfer saga. The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Galatasaray look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. Galatasaray look balanced this season - 2.26 goals scored and 0.74 goals conceded per game. Hicham Boudaoui would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Speculation continues to connect Galatasaray with Yaser Asprilla, Thiago Almada and Noa Lang while no fresh rumours surround Nice. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Galatasaray transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.