Turkish Giants Lock Horns With Premier League Clubs In Bid To Sign

Turkish giants lock horns with Premier League clubs in bid to sign Super Eagles star in January transfer window
Turkish Super Lig heavyweight Trabzonspor and other Turkish clubs have opened serious talks with Italian Serie A side Lazio over the potential transfer of Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru during the current January transfer window. The move has also attracted interest from multiple Premier League clubs, setting up a competitive battle to secure the Nigerian star’s services amid increasing winter market activity. Known for his creativity and engine in midfield, Dele-Bashiru has been on the radars of clubs seeking to bolster their squad mid-season. Turkish clubs, particularly Trabzonspor and historically strong sides like Galatasaray, have reignited their interest in Nigerian talents this window. Galatasaray previously targeted Raphael Onyedika and have been linked with multiple Super Eagles talents as they aim to strengthen their squad for domestic and European ambitions.
Premier League clubs remain in contention, scouting and monitoring developments closely as they weigh their options to land standout performers from across Europe.
French-born Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) continues to command attention after a prolific scoring run, with interest from other top European clubs following his impressive goal return last season. Separate Premier League transfer news includes Nottingham Forest’s £35m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as clubs rival for goal-proven talent. The January transfer window is often a pivotal period for clubs to strengthen mid-season. Turkish Super Lig clubs backed by passionate fan bases and renewed financial ambition are increasingly competitive in the market, challenging traditional Premier League interest in African talent.