By Olaitan Ibrahim
Turkish club Trabzonspor will offer Southampton €8m plus another player in the coming days to finalise the transfer of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, with a determination to push the deal through before the Turkish transfer window closes.
Despite facing challenges, the Black Sea club remains undeterred in its pursuit of the prolific forward, who netted 17 goals in 25 matches last season.
Trabzonspor has already made significant moves in the transfer market, securing agreements with Braga for striker Simon Banza, who has already arrived in Turkey, and defender Serdar Saatçı, who is expected to join the squad shortly.
These transfers are set to be officially announced soon. However, the club’s management has its sights firmly set on Onuachu, and they are not backing down.
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan expressed the club’s commitment to the transfer, stating (as per 61 Saat).
“We made the biggest offer to his club regarding Paul Onuachu.
“We made an offer of €6m plus bonuses, up to €8m, but his club (Southampton) insists on €15m. We are still interested. Preparations are underway to add another foreigner.”
With Southampton deeming Onuachu surplus to requirements, Trabzonspor is looking to capitalise on the situation, especially as the transfer windows in Europe’s major leagues close.
The 30-year-old striker is reportedly eager to don the claret-blue jersey, and Trabzonspor are planning to wrap up the transfer period by securing his signature.
Onuachu has not been included in any of Southampton’s matchday squad this season, despite the Saints losing all three to sit in the Premier League’s relegation zone.