Reports from Turkey suggest a surprising transfer twist involving two Super Eagles stars.
According to sources, Osimhen pushes Lookman move as he tries to convince Ademola Lookman to join him at Galatasaray during the January window.
The development has caught many football fans off guard, especially with both players performing well for Nigeria in recent months.
The talks between the forwards reportedly happened during their recent international duty.
Moreover, NOW Spor revealed that Lookman welcomed the idea and is open to working with Osimhen again at club level.
This early interest has increased excitement among Galatasaray fans, who see the winger as a major upgrade.
Atalanta, however, are standing firm regarding their valuation of Lookman.
The club placed a €50 million price tag on the forward.
Furthermore, they rejected an earlier €43 million plus add-ons bid from Inter Milan during the summer.
Their stance remains strong, especially toward Serie A rivals who may return with new offers.
In addition, reports claim that Atalanta would consider a slightly lower fee for a foreign club.
Therefore, Galatasaray remain in the race and appear ready to test Atalanta’s resolve.
The Italian side also had a tense summer period involving Lookman, and it is unclear whether the exit of former coach Ivan Jurić will change anything for the player.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray are believed to be preparing a major salary proposal.
The Turkish champions are ready to offer Lookman a wage package worth around €9 million per season.
Such a figure demonstrates how serious the club are about securing his signature.
The offer, if accepted, could make him one of the top-earning players in the Turkish league.
Osimhen’s influence in this situation is seen as a major factor.
He is already a central figure in the Galatasaray squad. Furthermore, his close relationship with Lookman from their Super Eagles connection could shape the player’s decision.
The chance for the two Nigerian stars to play together at club level is seen as an exciting possibility.
For now, what stands out is that Osimhen pushes Lookman move, and the coming weeks will show whether Atalanta will finally allow negotiations to progress.
