Osimhen Wants Lookman, Onyedika To Join Him At Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen has revealed his attempts to persuade his Nigeria international teammates, Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika, to join him at Turkish giants Galatasaray. Both Lookman and Onyedika have been linked with a potential move to the ‘Yellow and Reds’.

Osimhen disclosed that he has spoken to the duo about how “amazing” the Turkish champions are. “Before playing the World Cup qualifier, I spoke with Lookman. I told him everything about my experience at Galatasaray; how amazing the club and the fans are, and that when he comes here, he’ll feel right at home,” Osimhen stated in an interview following Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid.

He continued: “We talked at length, but in the end, he’s an adult and will make decisions about his future on his own. But if he comes here, it would be great for the club, for the fans, and for the players here.”

Osimhen also mentioned his conversation with Onyedika: “I spoke to Onyedika at the AFCON. I spoke to him before coming back to Istanbul. I hope he’s going to come. He has so much quality, he’s a player who is very fluid. He’s very talented. I await his response with his agent as well as his club.”

He concluded by acknowledging their professionalism: “At the end of the day, these two players are professionals and they will decide what is best for them. I have only tried to bring them to one of the best clubs in the world.”

Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Serie A champions Napoli. According to Fichajes, Napoli are keen to bring Lookman to Naples before the closure of the winter transfer window. However, the Partenopei face stiff competition from Turkish Super Lig clubs, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, who are also reportedly eager to sign the Nigeria international this month. The 28-year-old was reportedly keen on a move to Inter Milan last summer. Lookman recently returned from international duty.