Paul Onuachu is expected to return to Southampton this summer; Gunebakis has reported on the latest developments. Although the forward has performed well for Trabzonspor this season while on loan, they are unwilling to pay the Saints’ asking price for a long-term contract. The Turkish media source claims that Southampton plans to use and retain Onuachu should they be promoted back to the Premier League. The Saints take on West Bromwich Albion this coming weekend in the first leg of the play-off semifinals.
Since moving to Turkey, he has been quite productive, so if he can continue in this vein, he might yet play for Southampton in the future. But if they are unable to return to the top flight, rumors have it that the player would either be sold permanently or placed on loan once more. This week, there were rumors that the Southampton player was being courted by Trabzonspor, Besiktas, and Goztepe, and that his agency was meeting with representatives from each of the three teams. The forward is worth about €12 million to the Championship team. Onuachu joined Trabzonspor in the summer of last year on a loan agreement, and in 23 games for the Turkish team, he has scored 13 goals. His Southampton contract expires in June 2026.