Chibuike Nwaiwu: Two Reasons the Nigeria and Trabzonspor Star Refuses to Push for a Fulham Transfer

Fulham are targeting Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu for the summer, yet the Premier League side faces a challenge after Trabzonspor turned down their initial bid for the highly regarded centre‑back, Afrik‑Foot reports.

The London club is said to have offered roughly €20 million for the 22‑year‑old, but Trabzonspor rejected the proposal outright. The Turkish club is thought to value Nwaiwu at about €40 million, following his swift ascent after joining from Austrian side Wolfsberger AC in January 2026 for €5.5 million.

Sources in Türkiye say Fulham is working on a higher bid and intends to continue its pursuit. Interest in Nwaiwu is also increasing elsewhere, with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen and several French clubs keeping an eye on the Super Eagles defender.

In a recent interview with Gunebakis, Nwai