Galatasaray target two more Super Eagles stars after Osimhen success

Galatasaray are reportedly eyeing two more Nigerian internationals, Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman, as part of their ambitious winter transfer plans after the incredible success of Victor Osimhen in Istanbul.

The Turkish champions, currently dominating both the Super Lig and Europe, see the Super Eagles connection as a winning formula worth expanding.

Following Osimhen’s explosive impact, including a record-breaking run of goals in European competition, Galatasaray are now turning their attention to bolstering their midfield and attack with more Nigerian flair.

Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika has emerged as a priority target, valued at around €20 million. The 23-year-old is admired for his versatility, capable of anchoring midfield as a deep-lying playmaker or pushing forward as a box-to-box engine.

Meanwhile, Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, reportedly unsettled under Ivan Juric in Italy, is being lined up as the ideal attacking reinforcement.

Valued at €40 million, Lookman’s directness and creativity could perfectly complement Osimhen’s ruthless finishing.

The Istanbul giants’ scouting team believes Nigeria’s current crop of European-based stars possess the quality and mentality needed to maintain Galatasaray’s upward trajectory.

After a dominant 3–0 Champions League win over Ajax and sitting four points clear of rivals Fenerbahçe in the Super Lig, Galatasaray’s management wants reinforcements ahead of the second half of the season.

With the club allowed to register three new players by February if they hold a top-24 UEFA coefficient, plans are underway to add a defender, a midfielder, and another forward, with Onyedika and Lookman leading the shortlist.

The “Osimhen effect” has clearly reshaped Galatasaray’s transfer outlook, with the club eager to keep Nigerian excellence at the heart of their European ambitions.