Galatasaray and Besiktas are strategical planning on a move for Eskişehirspor midfielder Raheem Lawal in the winter transfer market.
But Galatasaray appears to be in pole position for the Nigeria internationals signature as things stand, having opened a line of communication with his agent.
The 19-time Super Lig champions, viewed Raheem Lawal, who possesses both defensive and offensive qualities, they also feel he will be the ideal successor to Wesley Sneijder and Felipe Melo.
Indeed, both players are being linked with an exit from Galatasary recently despite having contractual obligations until the end of next season.
There is a possibility that Raheem Lawal would join Galatasaray this month if one of the players is sold, a top official of the Istanbul – based club has informed his representative.
The 24-year-old has been consistent for Eskişehirspor in the Super Lig, featuring in 14 matches and scoring two goals.
Raheem Lawal arrived Turkey in 2012, and has since enjoyed spells with Adana Demirspor, Mersin İdmanyurdu and Eskişehirspor.
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