Onuachu’s Trabzonspor future questioned after poor start to season

Turkish football pundit Gokmen Sahin has warned that Paul Onuachu’s ongoing loss of form could lead to problems for Trabzonspor as the club considers its plans for the upcoming winter transfer window.

The Nigerian striker returned to Trabzonspor in the summer of 2025 after an impressive previous campaign, scoring 26 goals and registering two assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.

His performances have fallen sharply this season, however. Onuachu has scored three goals and provided one assist in 12 appearances, prompting uncertainty over his future at the Turkish club.

Reports have linked the former Southampton striker with a possible departure in January, with his form becoming part of wider discussions about Trabzonspor’s attacking options.

Sahin was speaking on the “Saha Kenarı” programme, broadcast by Haber61, where he also addressed speculation surrounding potential arrivals at the club. He said several players mentioned in reports had no connection with Trabzonspor’s transfer plans, while suggesting that other, more credible options were beginning to emerge.

According to Sahin, Trabzonspor already have sufficient midfield options and are instead focusing their discussions on strengthening the attack.

“Some names are being mentioned, but they have nothing to do with Trabzonspor’s objectives or anything else,” Sahin said.

“There are interesting names emerging. We already have many players in midfield. Attacking reinforcements are being discussed. Onuachu is worrying; if things continue like this, there could be problems.”

The comments come ahead of the winter transfer window, with Trabzonspor’s attacking plans potentially influenced by whether Onuachu can recover the form he showed during his return season.

The Nigeria international will hope to rediscover that level when club football resumes after the international break.