Galatasaray have intensified their pursuit of Ademola Lookman as they look to steal a march on Fenerbahce, according to Sky Italia.The Turkish champions are weighing up an initial bid of €25 million...
Galatasaray have intensified their pursuit of Ademola Lookman as they look to steal a march on Fenerbahce, according to Sky Italia.
The Turkish champions are weighing up an initial bid of €25 million to test Atalanta’s resolve.
Galatasaray have been admirers of Lookman for some time now and see him as an ideal candidate to raise the level of their attacking department.
Alongside current Gala striker Victor Osimhen, Lookman is currently on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
He has scored three goals and four assists in four matches, leading Nigeria to a semi-final against tournament hosts Morocco on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old is back to his best after a turbulent start to the season, spurred by his failed move to Inter Milan last summer.
Atalanta have been reluctant to let Lookman go in the past, but could be open to a sale in the ongoing winter window after recently agreeing a deal to sign Giacomo Raspadori from Atlético Madrid.
Lookman is contracted to his current employers until June 2027, and with no extension in sight, Atalanta are running out of time to cash in one of their most prized assets.
La Dea will be hoping for a bidding war between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce to potentially drive Lookman’s price up.
For Galatasaray, the acquisition of Lookman over their arch-rivals would be a statement and could potentially have huge ramifications in the Super Lig title race.
Okan Buruk’s men are currently three points clear at the top after 17 matches.
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