Following extensive negotiations between the two clubs, Trabzonspor and Southampton have agreed to pay Paul Onuachu €7 million, according to Turkish website Yomra Sonhaber.
After an outstanding 2022–2023 season with KRC Genk in the Belgian First Division A, Onuachu attracted the attention of the Saints. During that year’s January transfer window, Southampton spent €18 million to get him.
Due to his difficulty adjusting to life in England, the lanky striker was unable to repeat his incredible success in the Premier League. He was sent on season-long loan to Trabzonspor after failing to score in each of his 12 Saints outings.
Trabzonspor, who are eager to have Onuachu join them permanently, were drawn to him after he scored 17 goals and contributed four assists in 25 games while playing for the Black Sea Storm.
Last Saturday, Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan revealed to Turkish media that the club were in talks to re-sign the Nigeria international, with the hope of completing the deal this week.
At the start of the negotiations, Southampton were hoping to recoup the €18m they spent on the striker before reducing their asking price to €10m, which Trabzonspor still failed to accept.
Meanwhile, there seems to be an end to the talks, with both clubs said to have agreed on a €7m fee for the 30-year-old.
Trabzonspor’s pursuit of Onuachu underscores their determination to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.
