Galatasaray eye Onyedika to replace ex-Arsenal man at RAMS Park

<p>Record Turkish Super Lig Champions Galatasaray are keeping tabs on Super Eagles and Club Brugge midfielder, <strong><a href=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Afrik Foot</a></strong> reports.</p>

<p>Former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has been at Galatasaray since 2022, and his contract at RAMS Park runs out in the summer of 2028.</p>

<p>However, the Uruguayan has interest from Boca Juniors, a team that is believed to be Torreira&#8217;s dream club.</p>

<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”4437″ height=”2958″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/tT4qnuMNxs0njDR-bCKJrr0hTI4=/4437×2958/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F02%2Fimago1073273945.jpg” alt=”Lucas Torreira” class=”wp-image-905293″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Lucas Torreira. Photo by IMAGO</figcaption></figure>

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>Galatasaray eye Raphael Onyedika as Torreira&#8217;s replacement</h2>

<p>The former Atletico Madrid midfielder has played 173 games for Okan Buruk&#8217;s side, the most of any among the seven clubs he&#8217;s played for in his career.</p>

<p>As per Turkish outlet <strong><a href=”https://www.yeniakit.com.tr/foto-galeri/galatasarayda-lucas-torreira-ayrilirsa-raphael-onyedika-transferi-an-meselesi-155118″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Yeni Akit</a></strong>, Galatasaray are already planning to shape their squad for next season, particularly with the aim of prospering in the Champions League.</p>

<p>While the CimBom hierarchy wants Torreira to stay, they&#8217;re well aware of his love for Boca Juniors and are well prepared for an exit, in case it comes up.</p>

<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”1963″ height=”1308″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/ZjxScp1TwRm_tHBizbiUOR5AHuE=/1963×1308/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1072823418.jpg” alt=”Nigeria and Club Brugge Raphael Onyedika” class=”wp-image-911580″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Nigeria and Club Brugge Raphael Onyedika. Photo by IMAGO </figcaption></figure>

<p>According to the report, Onyedika is one of the midfielders on Galatasaray&#8217;s list to replace Torreira.</p>

<p>The Turkish Champions had agreed on personal terms with the 25-year-old last summer, but Club Brugge failed to sanction a deal as both clubs disagreed in their valuation of the player.</p>

<p>However, things could change this summer. The AFCON 2025 Bronze medallist enters into the final year of his contract in July, and stands the risk of walking for free in 2027, a situation Club Brugge will want to avoid.</p>

<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full”><img decoding=”async” width=”7087″ height=”4714″ src=”https://www.afrik-foot.com/en-ng/thumbor/hnpWEiFq4rLENc9zjE2VcZp-VoE=/7087×4714/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.afrik-foot.com%2Fen-ng%2F2026%2F02%2Fimago10728297231.jpg” alt=”Raphael Onyedika and Christos Tzolis, during the match between Club Brugge KV vs Atletico de Madrid” class=”wp-image-905046″/><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Raphael Onyedika and Christos Tzolis, during the match between Club Brugge KV vs Atlético de Madrid. Photo by IMAGO</figcaption></figure>

<p>Club Brugge have now placed Raphael Onyedika on their summer sales list, looking to wave off the Nigerian at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</p>