Monaco, Galatasaray press on for Onyedika as Frankfurt talks cool

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Soccer Monaco, Galatasaray press on for Onyedika as Frankfurt talks cool

Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge scores his team s first goal to make it 1-0 during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Manchester City and Club Brugge. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray are still pressing on in their pursuit of Super Eagles and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 24-year-old is one of the most sought-after Nigerian stars in Europe, and has attracted the interest of several clubs over the course of the transfer window.

With the summer window coming to a close in under 36 hours, it has been reported that Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have registered interest in Onyedika.

Soccer Super Eagles stars, Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray and Club Brugge's Raphael Onyedika
Super Eagles stars, Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray and Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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According to Belgian outlet Voetbal Primeur, French Ligue 1 side Monaco are also considering an offer for the former FC Midtjylland midfielder.

However, none of these offers are of concrete substance at the moment. Soccernet.ng previously reported that Onyedika said ‘yes’ to Galatasaray, and it appears the Turkish side are the only club to have lodged an offer for the 17-cap Super Eagles star.

Raphael Onyedika says yes to Galatasaray.
24y/o midfielder wants to join Osimhen at Istanbul.
Club Brugge wants €25m, but Galatasaray offer €5m loan plus a mandatory €15m buy option.
Personal terms, not a problem.

https://t.co/AVA2XTonss

— Fola Guerreiro (@folahan_jnr) August 29, 2025

Soccer Frankfurt not keen on Onyedika

As per Bundesliga expert Christopher Michel, the Club Brugge midfielder isn’t a topic at the Commerzbank Arena, although a late transfer could happen if the Eagles pitch an offer in the remaining hours of the summer transfer window.

Soccer Raphael Onyedika during the Champions League match between Aston Villa and Club Brugge at Villa Park, Birmingham
Raphael Onyedika during the Champions League match between Aston Villa and Club Brugge at Villa Park, Birmingham. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Concerning Club Brugge and Galatasaray, the Belgian side are demanding 25 million euros for Onyedika, while Galatasaray plans to finish the transfer with a two-stage offer.

Okan Buruk’s side instead submitted a loan offer of €5m, including a mandatory purchase option of €15m to be paid at the end of next season.

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Adefolahan Guerreiro

Adefolahan is a multilingual journalist and writer at Soccernet Nigeria.

With a track record of involvement in College sports, Adefolahan is focused on crafting engaging football content and utilising his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience.

He has interviewed Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, Sikiru Alimi, Sodiq Ismaila and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.

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