Ademola Lookman is demanding a massive €8m annual salary to join Turkish champions Galatasaray in January, according to reports from Turkey

Ademola Lookman is reportedly demanding a massive annual salary to join Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, as the club renews its interest in the Nigerian international ahead of the January transfer window.

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According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Galatasaray, who failed to secure Lookman’s signature in the summer, are expected to make another approach when the winter window opens.

However, the move will depend largely on the club’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League knockout stage, which could strengthen their financial position.

Lookman, currently starring for Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A, is said to be seeking an annual wage package of around €8 million, a figure seen as steep by Galatasaray’s board.

The Istanbul giants reportedly value the winger at €20 million, but his wage expectations remain a stumbling block.

The 27-year-old Super Eagles forward had earlier pushed for a move to Inter Milan during the summer transfer period, but negotiations between both clubs failed to materialise.

Lookman has enjoyed an impressive spell at Atalanta, where his performances in Serie A and Europe have drawn attention from several top sides.

His pace, creativity, and consistent goal threat have made him one of the most sought-after African forwards in Europe.

If Galatasaray manage to meet his demands, Lookman could become one of the highest-paid players in the Turkish Super Lig, underlining the growing competition among top clubs to attract elite talent.

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For now, the player’s focus remains on maintaining form with Atalanta, while his future could hinge on how negotiations unfold ahead of the January transfer window.