Ademola Lookman

Turkish champions Galatasaray are pushing to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman in the January transfer window, hoping to exploit his ongoing conflict with the club to secure him for a reduced fee. According to Fanatik, with two years left on his contract, a 15 million euro offer could be enough, a significant drop from the 50 million euro valuation quoted in the summer.

The Super Eagles star’s tensions with Atalanta escalated during a UEFA Champions League win over Marseille, where coach Ivan Juric physically intervened during Lookman’s 75th minute substitution, sparking a heated confrontation. Since then, the 28 year old has unfollowed Atalanta on social media and removed all club related posts, signaling his intent to leave.

Ademola Lookman to Galatasaray

Galatasaray officials plan to visit Italy during the international break to negotiate, viewing Lookman, who scored a hat trick in last season’s Europa League final, as their primary transfer target to strengthen their attack. Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen, currently shining on loan at Galatasaray, is reportedly in daily contact with Lookman, sharing details about life with the Süper Lig giants.

Tottenham Hotspur and Atlético Madrid are also tracking the situation, but Galatasaray’s proactive stance and Lookman’s agreement on personal terms could accelerate a move. With Juric admitting the situation is very difficult, a January exit seems likely. Will Lookman trade Serie A for Turkey? The saga unfolds.