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Fulham face Crystal Palace threat – ‘Astronomical offer’ needed for January deal

Fulham and Crystal Palace could battle it out to bring Trabzonspor’s Chibuike Nwaiwu to the Premier League in the winter market. The centre-back’s rise at the Turkish club has caught the attention of Fulham and Crystal Palace. His club invested…

By Naveen Ullal · Sport Witness

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:58 AM

Key Things to Know

Fulham face competition from Crystal Palace to sign Trabzonspor center-back Chibuike Nwaiwu in January.
Trabzonspor will reportedly only sanction a permanent transfer if a club submits an astronomical offer.
Fulham previously saw summer bids of €20m and €28m rejected after agreeing on personal terms.

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Fulham and Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing to compete for the permanent signing of Trabzonspor center-back Chibuike Nwaiwu in January. Fulham had previous bids of €20m and €28m rejected during the summer transfer window after agreeing on personal terms with the 23-year-old Nigeria international. However, Crystal Palace have now entered the race as Fulham plan a renewed winter bid.

Trabzonspor will reportedly demand an astronomical offer to consider selling the defender, who remains under contract until 2030. The Turkish club is reluctant to part with Nwaiwu amid defensive injury issues and the aging profile of teammate Stefan Savic.

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