Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in race for Ademola Lookman
As the winter transfer window approaches, Fenerbahçe is continuing its efforts to strengthen the squad and has now entered the race for a star player that eternal rival Galatasaray has long been chasing.
After a disappointing start to the Trendyol Süper Lig season, Fenerbahçe has found form in recent weeks and thrust itself back into the title race.
Read More ›
TRANSFER ACTIVITY IN FULL SWING
While the Yellow-Canaries push forward with transfer plans at full speed, they have placed a player firmly on their radar who is also being pursued by Galatasaray.
TARGET: LOOKMAN
Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta remains uncertain as the player is reportedly unhappy. Although the coach he clashed with, Juric, was sacked and replaced by Palladino, the star forward is still said to want to leave. Recent reports in the Italian press have thrown up a major claim: Fenerbahçe have now joined Galatasaray in the hunt for the Nigerian star the Lions have been tracking for a long time.
JANUARY BID EXPECTED
According to the reports, Fenerbahçe made an approach for the 28-year-old after the Italian transfer window closed in the summer, but Atalanta rejected it because they could not find a suitable replacement. It is now suggested that the Yellow-Navy Blues, just like their arch-rivals, are ready to make another move for Lookman in January.
Read More ›
PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON
The versatile Nigerian, who can play on either wing or as an attacking midfielder behind the striker, has scored 1 goal in 10 official appearances for Atalanta this season.
