Fulham are stepping up their efforts in their ongoing pursuit of Trabzonspor’s Chibuike Nwaiwu this summer.
The Turkish club invested €6m to sign the centre-back from Wolfsberger AC in January. He cemented his place quickly and made 21 appearances, and this didn’t go unnoticed.
Last month, Sport Witness covered claims from Turkey of Fulham’s interest, but he wasn’t keen on a move initially.
The Nigeria international has changed his stance and is now open to a move. On Tuesday, we relayed news he has agreed on a four-year contract with the London club.
Fulham refusing to backdown
Footy-Africa states the Premier League side have submitted an offer of around €25m but makes no mention of Trabzonspor’s response.
Punch Sports in Nigeria pick up on that and shares more on Fulham’s offers.
They have returned with a new offer of €25m plus €3m bonuses, after the Turkish club rejected their opening €20m bid.
Trabzonspor have again turned it down and are demanding €30-35m. He has a contract until 2030, and Transfermarkt value him at €10m. This won’t put off Álvaro Arbeloa’s side, who are expected to return with a new offer.
Chibuike Nwaiwu, who was initially reluctant to leave, wants to push for a move to the Premier League side.
Update on Fulham’s pursuit from Turkey
Fotomaç provides the Turkish view on Fulham’s efforts to sign the 22-year-old defender.
This seems more advanced than claims from Nigeria, as the newspaper states Fulham have submitted a third bid of €30m. This is probably including bonuses.
Trabzonspor have granted Álvaro Arbeloa’s side permission to hold talks with Chibuike Nwaiwu, and the latter has found an agreement for a contract until 2030.
Fotomaç claims the ‘countdown to the transfer has begun’, indicating the clubs would find an agreement eventually. This is likely the expected scenario considering all parties in favour of Chibuike Nwaiwu’s transfer to Fulham.
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