<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Konyaspor have moved ahead of Antalyaspor in the race for Nigeria international Raheem Lawal. <br /><br />The 23 - year - old midfielder is now a free agent after terminating his contract with Mersin İdmanyurdu over unpaid entitlements.<br /><br />And the Turkish Football Federation has rubber-stamped the decision of Lawal to leave the Tevfik Sırrı G&uuml;r Stadium, with his clearance in his possession.<br /><br />High level discussions are going on between representatives of the Nigerian and Konyaspor. <br /><br />However, the stumbling block in the chase is that Raheem Lawal wants to sign a one - and - a - half - year deal contrary to what is being proposed by the Konyaspor brass - a long term contract.<br /><br />He does not want to commit his long term future to the Green and Whites so he can make a big move later.<br /><br />Another point of conflict is that Konyaspor have not met the financial requirements of the former Mersin star.<br /><br />All the parties hope to reach a conclusion before the end of the January transfer window.<br /><br />Photo Credit : Private<br />