Former Turkey captain and current Antalyaspor head coach Emre Belozoglu has identified Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru as a priority target in his summer recruitment drive, Soccernet.ng reports .
Belozoglu, who took charge of the Turkish club in January, has been vocal about his desire to strengthen the team following a challenging campaign that saw Antalyaspor narrowly escape relegation.
Despite securing six wins in 20 matches, the 44-point finish left the club just above the drop zone, and the former Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid midfielder is keen to avoid a repeat.
According to Ajansspor , Belozoglu has already made contact with Onyekuru and convinced him to join Antalyaspor. The 28-year-old is currently a free agent after ending his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al-Fayha, and is said to be open to a return to European football.
Onyekuru, who has previously enjoyed stints with Galatasaray, Anderlecht, and Monaco, is no stranger to the Turkish Super Lig. His time with Galatasaray included standout performances against Antalyaspor - most notably scoring twice in a 5-0 victory in March 2019. He also played a crucial role in their domestic campaigns, winning the league and cup honours across three loan spells.