Turkish Journalist Urges Osimhen To Convince Super Eagles Star To Join Galatasaray
- Turkish journalist Yakup Cınar has appealed to Victor Osimhen to influence Ola Aina’s move to Galatasaray
- The Super Eagles defender, who is also wanted by Manchester City, is a key target for the Turkish giants
- Galatasaray aims to lower Nottingham Forest's transfer demands for the versatile defender
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Turkish journalist Yakup Cınar has publicly urged Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to use his influence to help Galatasaray secure the services of his Nigerian teammate, Ola Aina.
The Nottingham Forest defender has emerged as a key transfer target for the Turkish Super Lig champions who are bidding to bolster their squad with additional defenders.
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According to the BBC, Galatasaray are facing competition for Aina from English Premier League giants Manchester City who are searching for a replacement for Kyle Walker.
Galatasaray, currently bolstering their squad for domestic and European campaigns, sees Aina as a valuable addition to their defense following his phenomena campaign with Nottingham Forest this season.
Despite having an amazing attack led by Victor Osimhen, the Turkish giants have struggled in defense this season, conceding a massive 21 goals in 18 matches in the Super Lig.
Journalist begs Osimhen to intervene
Popular Turkish journalist Cinar has pleaded with Osimhen to convince Aina to join Galatasaray rather than making a move to Manchester City in the January transfer window.
Cinar says Osimhen, who joined the Yellow and Reds last summer and is well-loved by the fans in Turkey, should use his influence and lure his international teammate to join him at Galatasaray.
"Ola Aina is keen on coming to Galatasaray. Nottingham has transfer expectations. Galatasaray is trying to lower these expectations. I think Osimhen could step in..."
Known for his versatility, the 28-year-old Aina can play as a full-back on both flanks and even in central defensive roles.
Manchester City enters the race
Aina’s exceptional performances at Nottingham Forest have attracted interest from reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, adding a significant twist to the transfer saga.
Pep Guardiola’s side is reportedly monitoring the defender’s situation closely, considering him as a potential squad depth option for the Premier League champions as they look for a long-term replacement for Walker.
The competition from a club of Man City’s stature raises the stakes for Galatasaray. However, Çınar believes Osimhen’s personal appeal and the promise of regular playing time at Galatasaray could tilt the scales in favor of the Istanbul-based club.
Nottingham Forest are however not interested in selling off Aina, whose contract runs out in June, to Manchester City or any other club in the January transfer window as they intend to keep the full-back until the end of the season.
Man City accused of unsettling Aina
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ola Aina has sparked a war of words between two Premier League clubs after a report of interest from the reigning champions, Manchester City.
Forest has accused Pep Guardiola's team of unsettling Aina with reported interest in the Super Eagles defender.
Defensively, Manchester City have been one of the worst teams in the league, conceding a total of 27 goals, the worst record of any of the teams in the top six in the Premier League table.
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