Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyespor Snatch Lawal From Under The Noses Of Mersin

Nigeria international Raheem Lawal has reached a preliminary agreement to join Super League club Ä°stanbul BüyükÅ�ehir Belediyespor when the the transfer market reopens next week, reports the online edition of Turkey's most influential sports daily Fanatik.

Manager of the Istanbul based club, Bülent Korkmaz is keen on adding Lawal to his squad. Ä°stanbul BüyükÅ�ehir Belediyespor will pay 600,000 euros as transfer fee to finally secure the signature of the former Atlético Baleares ace.

Raheem Lawal is expected to officially put pen to paper on the contract before he leaves to join his international colleagues in Portugal. He scored 1 goal in 10 matches for Adana Demirspor.

Lagging behind in the battle for Lawal's signature is Mersin Ä°dmanyurdu SK, who have on their payroll former Nigeria youth - teamer Nduka Ozokwo. Coach Giray Bulak has scouted Lawal several times this season and is believed to have started formalities to sign the midfielder.

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