Super Lig side Antalyaspor are pushing to sign Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru, with official talks between the club and the player already underway, Bold Sports reports.
Following a season where they barely escaped relegation and recorded just 37 goals — the third worst in the entire league — Antalyaspor are looking to bolster their attacking ranks and the signing of Onyekuru provides a valuable opportunity for the club. According to sports journalist Buchi Laba, the club made a good offer to the Nigerian striker and he is currently considering this deal.
Antalyaspor are hoping that their project will be attractive enough to get Onyekuru as they are ready to send a Private Jet to pick him from Nigeria to Turkey for his medicals once the personal terms are agreed.
Onyekuru is however in no rush to make a decision as there are other clubs in Turkey who are interested in securing his services ahead of the 2025-26 season. The 28-year-old already reportedly turned down two Turkish clubs but is still open in case a better offer comes in. Other European clubs are also monitoring the situation should a breakdown in talks occur.
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Onyekuru will need to make the right decision in order to revive his career following a disappointing season plagued with injuries. The striker made only four appearances for Saudi Pro League side Al-Fahya and he was unable to record neither a goal or assist during the campaign. In stark contrast, his debut season saw him score 11 goals and provide three assists in 34 games across all competitions.
Prior to his move to the Saudi Pro League, Onyekuru had spent various seasons plying his trade in the Turkish Super Lig. In the 2022-23 season, he recorded eight goals and three assists with Adana Demirspor and before then he scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 71 games for Galatasaray.
Remarkably, in his debut season with Galatasaray, Onyekuru scored 16 goals and provided 4 assists, helping the team lift both the Turkish League and Turkish Cup titles.
Due to his invaluable experience in the league, Antalyaspor will be hoping that the potential signing of Onyekuru can help them avoid another relegation battle as they prepare for the 2025-26 season.
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