Galatasaray SK, the reigning Süper Lig champions, have reportedly set their sights on Nigerian-born winger Nathan Tella as they look to strengthen their attack in the January transfer window, according to Turkish journalist Eyup Yildiz.
Turkish giants are considering a loan deal with an option to buy for the Bayer Leverkusen player.
Tella, 24, rose to prominence during a standout loan spell at Burnley in the 2022-23 season but has struggled for game time under Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen. His limited opportunities have affected his form and cost him a place in Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad. A move to Galatasaray could offer the winger a chance to rejuvenate his career and regain his national team spot.
-Galatasaray Jhon Arias ile anlaştı ve Fluminense kulübüne son teklifini iletti 9 milyon Euro bonservis + bir sonraki satıştan pay.
-Fluminense’den cevap bekleniyor
-Arias transferi gerçekleşmezse, alternatif isim Nathan Tella.
-GS Tella’yı satın alma opsiyonlu kiralamak istiyor. pic.twitter.com/zvvgtF5k4r— Eyüp Yıldız (@eyupyildiz) November 30, 2024
This development comes as Galatasaray continues to negotiate for Colombian playmaker Jhon Arias from Fluminense. While the club has submitted a €9 million offer, uncertainty over Fluminense’s response has prompted Galatasaray to line up Tella as a backup option.
The Turkish champions are keen to finalise one of these deals before the window closes, ensuring they remain competitive in domestic competitions and the Europa League.
