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Fulham & Palace Target Chibuike Nwaiwu in Winter Transfer Race

Transfer windows in South London bring plenty of noise, but every so often a rumor emerges that makes complete sense for our long-term trajectory. Fulham and Crystal Palace could battle it out to bring Trabzonspor’s Chibuike Nwaiwu to the Premier…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:42 PM
Fulham & Palace Target Chibuike Nwaiwu in Winter Transfer Race
Key Things to Know
  • Fulham and Crystal Palace are targeting a permanent winter transfer for Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu.
  • Trabzonspor previously rejected summer transfer bids of €20m and €28m from Fulham.
  • The Turkish club reportedly demanded between €30m and €35m to sell the Nigerian international.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fulham and Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing to compete for Trabzonspor centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu in the upcoming winter transfer window. The 23-year-old Nigerian international defender has attracted strong interest from both Premier League sides, with Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa expected to table a fresh bid after failing to complete a permanent transfer in the summer.

Trabzonspor previously rejected bids of €20m and €28m from Fulham, demanding between €30m and €35m. The Turkish club is expected to maintain a firm stance due to squad injuries, meaning any permanent transfer to Pierre Sage's Crystal Palace or Fulham will likely require an astronomical fee.

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