Premier League club Fulham have reached an agreement on personal terms with Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu as they step up their pursuit of the highly-rated centre-back.
The Cottagers have made Nwaiwu one of their priority defensive targets this summer and remain determined to secure his signature despite encountering resistance from Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor.
Fulham have already seen two offers rejected by the Black Sea Storm, but the London club are expected to return with an improved bid in a bid to conclude the transfer.
According to French publication, footmercato, Nwaiwu has agreed to a four-year contract with Alvaro Arbeloa’s side , paving the way for the clubs to negotiate a transfer fee.
Trabzonspor, however, are holding firm on their valuation of the Nigerian international, and are understood to be demanding at least €30 million before sanctioning his departure.
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The 22-year-old only joined Trabzonspor from Austrian Bundesliga outfit Wolfsberger AC in January, but his impressive performances have quickly attracted interest from several European clubs.
Nwaiwu enjoyed an outstanding second half of the season in Turkey, making 21 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
His commanding displays, composure in possession and aerial dominance have established him as one of the most promising young defenders in the Turkish top flight.
Fulham are keen to bolster their defensive options ahead of the new Premier League campaign and view Nwaiwu as a long-term investment with the potential to become a key figure at Craven Cottage.
Negotiations between the two clubs are expect continue in the coming days as Fulham attempt to reach an agreement with Trabzonspor and complete the deal.
By Adeboye Amosu
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This is a true example
If a club need a certain player they will be on point since Fulham had show interest in Nwaiwu
They just stay put
Great brother man
I am greatly astounded by this move!Not this Turkish league embarrassment some of our players are electing to…This lad is a powerful defender.He’s going to be a super eagles great!
Greenturf i salute you on this matter. Guess my real identity bro?
Luomo
Make I still delay the identity but I am glad that everyone eyes is now wide open, to know who the true enemy of Nigeria football is on this forum.
I love Osibobo but Love of money is the beginning of Evil, that is why we the fans are sad about WC non qualification, but Osibobo dey club with nuisance them and one fake doctor dey defend action wey no make sense.
Very soon he will be hailing the funny Akor Adam’s for leaving Sevilla to Venezia because him dey find who go send am recharge card money.
I am not supporting Obolangido incessant attack at Osigoal, but I am also not supporting Osibobo’s action.
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You are very wiked for take for another man.
No be threat to Bassey like this so? Abi Fulham will trust 2 Nigerians to be their first team centre backs?
Bassey is already the first choice CB. So where Will this budding star Play
. Abi him wan go shop bench.
Don’t forget Bassey is better at LB. He has shown it several times both in joining attack and defending from Left Back. Playing him at CB is even risky because of his bulldozing styling. He is just multi talented and utilizing which made him available at CB. I love this move in all sense long live sensible players.
NWAIWU will start…ISA DIOP and BASSEY are the two centre backs.I am thinking a situation where the coach will play 3 at the back,or move a defender to the full-back position to create space for NWAIWU..
In a nutshell,the three centre backs will have to prove which two are the best combination to start.
NWAIWU is a special breed.He has character,exceptional ball playing qualities and goals to his boots for a centre back..
Tackling,heading,pace and passing he’s got it all.There’s a reason he doesn’t stay longer than 6 months in a club.He’s a wanted man!
Strangely,Eric Chelle prefers Rangers defender FERNANDEZ,as back up for BASSEY & SEMI AJAYI..I did question ERIC’s decision because in my assessment of the two,NWAIWU is the better player,just my opinion.
I think because FERNANDEZ is a Rangers player which is a bigger club than Trabzonspor where NWAIWU plied his trade.Besides he needs to be cap-tied as well to secure his international or irrevocable commitment to Nigeria.
Chelle knows he needs a CB that has aerial dominance! Only two Nigerian CBs have aerial dominance, Ajayi and Fernandez! The rest have good ball control, man marking and passing ability.
WITH THIS MOVE NIGERIA WILL HAVE 4 DEFENDERS IN PL.
NWAIWU
AJAYI
BASSEY
FREDRICK
GREAT TIMES AHEAD FOR THE NEXT AFCON
You are so right!!!
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