Galatasaray ask for Napoli winger Lang on loan

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Jan 14, 2026 1:10 PM ET

Galatasaray have made an approach to Napoli over a potential loan move for winger Noa Lang, but the proposal has been rejected by both the club and the player.

According to reports from Gianluigi Longari on X, the Turkish giants enquired about a temporary deal for the Dutch attacker, viewing him as a possible reinforcement for their wide areas.

NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 07: Noa Lang battles for possession with Amin Sarr of Hellas Verona FC during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 07, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

However, the formula has not convinced Napoli, who are not interested in sanctioning a loan move at this stage.

Galatasaray ask for Lang loan but Napoli hesitant

Lang only joined Napoli in the summer from PSV and has had plenty of minutes since his arrival.

However, something is not quite clicking and the Dutchman has faced more time on the bench in the last few weeks.

Noa Lang is also understood to be unconvinced by the idea of a temporary switch, preferring either to remain in Naples or to consider alternative solutions that would offer greater stability and clarity over his long-term future.

UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Noa Lang controls the ball during the Serie A match at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

As things stand, Napoli have no intention of opening negotiations with Galatasaray on those terms, leaving the situation effectively closed unless the structure of the deal changes significantly.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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