The Turkish club is making efforts to secure Southampton’s Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu, for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, offering a new deal to Southhamton, as per Fanatik.
Onuachu, who had an impressive loan stint at Trabzonspor last season, recorded seventeen goals and four assists in 25 appearances across all competitions, with twenty-two starts.
The Turkish Super Lig club is eager to keep Onuachu for another season but is facing difficulties meeting the €15 million valuation set by Southampton.
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Trabzonspor is exploring the possibility of another loan deal as a permanent transfer appears financially challenging. Additionally, there is a consideration to include a mandatory purchase option in the loan agreement.
To make the offer more appealing, Trabzonspor has proposed sending two players to Göztepe, a club in which Sport Republic holds a 70% stake. The investment company is also in full control over Southamton.
Last September, Trabzonspor paid €1,5 million to secure Onuachu on a season-long loan from Southampton. The forward, who began his career at FC Ebedei, is under contract with the Premier League newcomers until June 30, 2026.
