Galatasaray is focusing on strengthening its midfield in the winter mercato. The club specifically puts one name forward: Raphael Onyedika.
Galatasaray has reserved a significant part of the budget for a new midfielder for the winter period. The club wants to attract a player who has both physical strength and running ability. The medical risks at Lemina and İlkay reinforce the need to strengthen this position.
Ederson track becomes complex
Initially, Atalanta’s Ederson was at the top of the list. However, the Italian club does not want to make a decision before the last two Champions League matches have been played, Fanatik reports. In addition, Atalanta has a high asking price, which has greatly reduced the feasibility of this option. This would be a minimum of 40 million euros.
Onyedika comes into the picture again
Due to the limited progress in the Ederson file, attention shifts to Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge. The 24-year-old midfielder has already played more than twenty games in all competitions this season and has provided several goals and an assist. His profile matches the need for intensity and dueling power.
According to the Turkish medium, Galatasaray is planning a meeting with Club Brugge this week to discuss the conditions. The Belgian club took over Onyedika in 2022 for 9.5 million euros and asked for 25 million euros last summer due to interest from other clubs. Galatasaray wants to significantly reduce this amount in the negotiations.
For Galatasaray, Onyedika is a realistic and sportingly appropriate option. His age, playing style and availability make him a priority candidate. The upcoming discussions should clarify whether an agreement is feasible within the planned budget.
