I am talking to them — Osimhen working to bring Super Eagles teammates to Galatasaray

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has confirmed he is actively trying to persuade his international teammates, Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika, to join him at Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray.

Galatasaray are reportedly looking to bolster their squad for the second half of the season as they compete for domestic titles and aim for a strong showing in European competition. Both Lookman and Onyedika have been identified as key transfer targets for the Istanbul club.

Following Galatasaray's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, Osimhen shared details of his discussions with the two players during their time with the national team.

"I spoke with Onyedika during the Africa Cup of Nations. I also spoke with Lookman during the matches we played for the World Cup,” Osimhen stated, according to a report by Futboo.

“I told them about the Galatasaray fans, how big a club we are, and the beauty of the country," he explained. "They are adults. They will make their own decisions."

The former Napoli star expressed his desire to see both players make the move to Istanbul, highlighting the positive impact their transfers would have on the team.

“Their arrival would be good for our club, our players, and our fans," Osimhen said. "Onyedika is a very good player. He plays very fluently. If he comes here, he will contribute a lot to us."

He added, "He is a very talented player. I am trying to convince both of them. I would like them to come to one of the biggest clubs in the world and play with us.”

Onyedika has been a standout performer for Club Brugge and is reportedly looking for a transfer to a more prominent European league to advance his career.

Meanwhile, Lookman is said to be considering an exit from Atalanta after two frustrating summer transfer windows where a move away from the Bergamo club did not materialize.