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One of Southampton’s stars has been offered a three-year contract by an interested club who want to land him in the January transfer window.
January could be a key period for Saints as they look to strengthen to give Russell Martin a chance to mastermind the great escape, with summer signings such as Cameron Archer and Ben Brereton Diaz making no real impact.
There could be sales and after a terrific loan spell with Trabzonspor last season, where he scored 17 goals, Paul Onuachu had no shortage of suitors in the summer window.
However, a move failed to materialise for the Nigerian forward due to no club being willing to match Southampton’s asking price.
He is again a wanted man as the window approaches, with Trabzonspor again keen.
They have competition however and now Besiktas have lodged a firm move to take the striker back to the Super Lig.
According to Turkish outlet Star (via A Spor), Besiktas have made a move to offer Onuachu a three-year contract.
They are keen to have an agreement in place with the striker before then striking a deal with Southampton.
Besiktas currently sit in fifth spot in the Super Lig table, while fellow suitors Trabzonspor are a lowly 13th.
It has also been suggested that Onuachu is unhappy with his situation at Southampton and pressuring the club to facilitate a move to Trabzonspor.