ISTANBUL, Turkey – Besiktas don withdraw their interest for Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, as dem dey frustrated with Southampton handling of transfer negotiations.
According to reports from Turkish media, dem don feel say Southampton no dey clear or fast enough for the deal. Onuachu, who don score plenty goals during him loan at Trabzonspor, had been targeted by Besiktas to boost their attack for di upcoming summer transfer window.
Last season, di Super Eagles star show say him fit perform well as he net 17 goals and supply four assists in 25 appearances for Trabzonspor. But now, as Southampton don relegated from di Premier League, him future dey uncertain.
Reports indicate say Besiktas originally put Onuachu high for dem transfer list. However, as Southampton’s delay don drag on, dem don shift focus go for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who be younger talent wey dey shine well for recent performances.
“Besiktas don decide say dem wan move on from Onuachu, dem don prioritize signing Liam Delap,” di report from Saints Marching talk. “Dis move go allow dem to get fresh, young player wey fit add flair to dia game.”
While Onuachu still get two years left for him contract, Southampton previously dey ask for around €15 million for him service. But now, as dem don face relegation, dem fit accept lesser fee for him transfer.
Last January, Besiktas don show interest in Onuachu, but dem no fit complete di deal due to Southampton’s refusal for sell am. Now, with dem relegated, e clear say many players go dey consider leaving di club, and Onuachu fit be part of dem.
According to sources, di new focus on Delap don raise concerns among fans say Southampton dey make similar mistakes again. Last season, dem mishandled di contract situation of Kyle Walker-Peters, which lead to tension and uncertainty.
“If dem continue to delay on Onuachu, dem fit risk letting him go free when him contract finish, which no good for di club,” di report warn. “For Southampton to bounce back to di Premier League, dem need to sort di transfer issues quickly.”
