Fulham's improved bid for Chibuike Nwaiwu has been rejected by Trabzonspor. The Turkish club is seeking a fee between €30 million and €35 million for the Nigeria defender.

What happened?

Trabzonspor turned down Fulham's latest proposal, worth €28 million including add-ons, after an earlier rejected €20 million bid.

Why it matters for Fulham

Fulham is currently 11th in the Premier League with 52 points, having won 15 games, drawn 7, and lost 16, with a recent form of WDLLW. The Cottagers' interest in Nwaiwu comes after the defender's impressive performances for Trabzonspor, helping the club finish third in the Super Lig and win the Turkish Cup.

What comes next?

Nwaiwu has also attracted interest from West Ham United F.C., SSC Napoli, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and Leeds United F.C. Fulham's last result was a 2-0 win over Newcastle on 2026-05-24, and they are on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-2D-1L. Fulham has scored 47 goals this season, conceding 51, with a goal difference of -4, and is 33 points behind leaders Arsenal. The club will need to reconsider their bid if they want to sign Nwaiwu, with Trabzonspor's valuation being significantly higher than their current offer.