Hot on the heels of the transfer of Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray, Nigeria international midfield duo of Wilfried Ndidi and Joe Aribo are closing in on a move away from England to Turkey, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Ndidi has agreed a deal to join Besiktas from relegated Leicester City for a fee in excess of £8 million, while Aribo is closing in on a deal to join Samsunspor from another relegated English side in Southampton.
While the deal for Ndidi is said to be advanced and he will be expected in Turkey in the next 48 hours, Aribo is yet to agree on certain terms on his wages and both clubs are also negotiating his transfer fee.
Southampton are open to the idea of letting the 29 year old leave but only on a permanent deal for a fee in excess of around £5 million. Aribo is also keen on joining the Turkish side who will be playing in the UEFA Europa league next season.
Both players were the starting midfield duo for Nigeria at the 2021 AFCON, where the team crashed out in the round of 16 following a 1-0 loss to Tunisia.
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