Antalyaspor failed to reach an agreement with Mbaye Diagne and Blaz Kramer regarding forward transfers, prompting the club to shift its focus to Austria. According to Ajansspor, the Yellow-Reds have shown concrete interest in Ademola Ola-Adebomi, a 22-year-old English footballer playing for WSG Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club, relegated to the 1.Lig last season, has started the 2026/2027 campaign poorly, collecting only 3 points from their first four matches to sit 15th in the table. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 10, leaving them with a -3 goal difference, and will face Muğlaspor away in their next fixture.
Who is Antalyaspor's transfer target?
Ademola Ola-Adebomi, born on 3 September 2003, is a 22-year-old forward currently plying his trade in the Austrian Bundesliga with WSG Tirol. Under the Trendyol 1.Lig foreign player rule for the 2026–2027 season, clubs may register up to eight foreign players, with at least two required to have been born on or after 1 January 2003. Ola-Adebomi qualifies as one of these younger foreign slots, making him a compliant option for Antalyaspor’s squad planning. The club has also added Fotios Pseftis to their transfer list, indicating active movement in the striker market.
Why did the Diagne and Kramer moves fall through?
Reports indicate that Antalyaspor held talks during the summer transfer window with Mbaye Diagne, Caleb Ekuban, and Blaz Kramer but failed to agree personal or financial terms with any of the three. This lack of progress forced the club to look elsewhere, ultimately leading them to scout younger options in leagues like Austria’s, where players such as Ola-Adebomi fit both the sporting and regulatory criteria.
How does this relate to Antalyaspor’s league performance?
After a promising 4-3 win over Ankara Keçiörengücü in the opening week, Antalyaspor lost to Mardinspor, Pendikspor, and Sarıyer, leaving them with just three points from four games. Their recent form reads LLLW, and they trail league leaders Kayserispor by six points. This early-season struggle has intensified the need for attacking reinforcements, particularly in the forward line, where consistency has been lacking.
What happens next and what are the expectations?
Antalyaspor is expected to formalise their interest in Ademola Ola-Adebomi through official channels, ensuring any potential move complies with the league’s foreign player regulations. Fans can monitor squad developments via the squad page, while upcoming fixtures, including the Muğlaspor clash, are available on the fixtures page. For real-time league positioning, the standings page provides live updates as the club seeks to turn its season around.
