Fulham still pushing to sign Super Eagles CB as Trabzonspor refuse to lower valuation

Fulham have stepped up their pursuit of Super Eagles centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu, with the Premier League side now pushing their offer beyond €20 million in an escalating transfer tussle with Turkish club Trabzonspor, according to 61 saat.

The Turkish side have already shut the door on Fulham’s improved proposal, standing firm on their valuation of the highly rated defender.

The latest bid from Fulham was rejected outright due to a significant gap in valuation between both clubs.

Nwaiwu’s rising profile has turned him into one of the standout names in the transfer market, with Fulham believed to be testing Trabzonspor’s resolve ahead of a long negotiation window.

Despite rejecting the current offer, Trabzonspor are not closing the door completely on future discussions.

Instead, they are preparing for a prolonged negotiation battle, with Fulham expected to return with improved terms as the window progresses.

The situation places both clubs in a strategic standoff: Fulham eager to strengthen their defensive options with a long-term signing, and Trabzonspor determined to maximise the value of one of their prized assets.

Nwaiwu joined Trabzonspor during the January transfer window and made an immediate impact, scoring three goals in 16 appearances in the Turkish Süper Lig during the second half of last season.