Onuachu Transfer Offers Rejected as Trabzonspor turn down Al-Ahli bids after the Nigerian striker’s standout goal-scoring season in Turkey

Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor, on Tuesday, July 2, 2026, reportedly rejected two transfer offers for Nigerian international striker Paul Onuachu, amid renewed interest from Saudi Arabia Pro League club Al-Ahli.

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The decision underlines Trabzonspor’s determination to retain their key attacking figure following a highly productive 2025/26 season in which Onuachu emerged as one of the league’s most decisive forwards.

According to reports, Al-Ahli made an initial attempt to sign the 32-year-old during the winter transfer window before returning with improved proposals this summer.

However, both approaches were turned down by the Turkish club, who consider the forward central to their long-term sporting plans.

Onuachu, who joined Trabzonspor from English side Southampton, enjoyed a remarkable campaign that reinforced his reputation as one of the most dominant aerial and finishing threats in the league.

He ended the season as joint-top scorer in the Turkish Süper Lig, sharing the Golden Boot position with İstanbul Başakşehir striker Eldor Shomurodov, a feat that significantly boosted his profile across Europe and the Middle East.

The Nigerian forward also earned individual recognition after winning the Süper Lig Goal of the Season award for a spectacular bicycle kick against Fatih Karagümrük, a moment widely celebrated by fans and analysts as one of the league’s finest finishes of the year.

Club sources suggest Trabzonspor view Onuachu not only as a reliable goal scorer but also as a key leadership figure in the dressing room, making any potential departure difficult to sanction despite growing financial power from Saudi Pro League clubs.

The repeated rejection of bids from Al-Ahli reflects a broader trend in Turkish football, where top clubs are increasingly resisting lucrative offers for standout performers in a bid to maintain competitive stability.

Onuachu’s form has also reignited discussions around his role in Nigeria’s national team setup, with analysts pointing to his consistency in front of goal as a valuable asset ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

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For now, Trabzonspor appear firm in their stance, with the Nigerian striker expected to remain a central figure as the club prepares for the new season.