Galatasaray are in the market for a midfielder, particularly one with the profile of a deep-lying midfielder.
The Turkish champions had Thomas Partey, Ilkay Gündoğan, and most recently Yves Bissouma on their shortlist, but nothing materialized.
Galatasaray held talks with Tottenham for Bissouma, and reports suggested that both clubs reached an agreement for the Mali international, but the deal fell through over concerns about his physical condition.
According to top Turkish journalist, Yagiz Sabuncuoglu Galatasaray have now turned their attention to Nigeria’s Raphael Onyedika, a player they were linked to earlier in the window.
Onyedika has been linked with a move away from Club Brugge since last summer, with Tottenham, Everton, AC Milan, and Juventus all reportedly interested.
He remains a key part of Club Brugge’s project, with head coach Nicky Hayen considering him a crucial part of his setup.
The 24-year-old possesses great physical attributes, strong ball-playing technique which allows him to excel as a defensive midfielder and also operate centrally when required.
Onyedika boasts impressive fitness levels as he is almost always available, having missed only seven games for Club Brugge due to injury.
Since joining the Belgian club in 2022, Onyedika has made 150 appearances, scoring six goals and providing five assists.
