Galatasaray Miss Out as Fenerbahçe Step Up Lookman Pursuit

Fenerbahçe have intensified their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, currently with Atalanta, as the player has expressed his desire to leave the Italian club following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

A delegation from the Turkish giants has traveled to Italy to negotiate a deal, with talks centering around a fee of €35 million.

Atalanta had initially valued the 27-year-old in the €45–50 million range, but recent developments have seen the asking price lowered, opening the door for Fenerbahçe to make a serious move.

Lookman, who was previously on the radar of Fenerbahçe’s arch-rivals Galatasaray, is now firmly in the spotlight as Fenerbahçe seek to strengthen their squad in the final days of the winter transfer window.

The club is reportedly exploring a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option, a structure that could ease the financial burden.

Fenerbahçe’s management is expected to finance the transfer through sponsorship support and potential player sales.

If the deal can be structured with installments and performance-related bonuses, Lookman’s arrival in Istanbul could be imminent.

The move would mark a significant coup for Fenerbahçe as they continue their push for the Super League title, with Lookman seen as a marquee signing capable of boosting their attacking options.