Raheem Lawal had previously reached an agreement-in-principle to join Super League club Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyespor on a two - and - a - half - year contract, so we thought. There are new developments as the transfer did not materialize.<br /><br />Turkish website <i>haberads.com</i> reported on Wednesday that Raheem Lawal has signed a three - and - a - half - year contract with Mersin Idmanyurdu. The transfer fee paid to Adana Demirspor has not been disclosed.<br /><br />Recall that Lawal failed to return to Adana Demirspor after he was dropped by coach Stephen Keshi from his 23 - man African Nations Cup roster.<br /><br />Mersin Idmanyurdu, 17th on the 18 -team Super League table, have on their payroll former Nigeria youth-teamer Nduka Ozokwo.<br />