{
  "id": 339280,
  "title": "Trabzonspor reject €30m bid for Nwaiwu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/trabzonspor-reject-30m-bid-for-nwaiwu-339280",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T03:11:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/trabzonspor-reject-e30m-bid-for-nwaiwu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Trabzonspor have rejected a €30 million bid for defender Chibuike Nwaiwu from Crystal Palace, according to Haber61. The Turkish Cup winners are holding on to the 23-year-old amid interest from various European clubs. Trabzonspor values Nwaiwu at €35 million, and he is committed to the club until June 30, 2030. The defender has impressed with three headed goals in 16 league appearances during the second half of last season. Crystal Palace's need for defense reinforcements has intensified after losing Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea and Marc Guehi to Manchester City. However, Trabzonspor is committed to retaining Nwaiwu as they aim for a Super Lig title challenge next season. Fulham, a London rival of Crystal Palace, has already agreed personal terms with Nwaiwu, while French clubs and Italian Serie A sides are also showing interest in the defender.",
  "summary": "Trabazonspor have rejected a bid of around €30m from Crystal Palace for defender Chibuike Nwaiwu. According to Punch, the Turkish club are holding out for €35m for the 23-year-old, who joined from Wolfsberger AC in January and has established himself as a mainstay in Trabzonspor's defence.\n\nNwaiwu's impressive displays have placed him on the radar of several clubs, with Crystal Palace seeking defensive reinforcements after losing Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea and Marc Guehi to Manchester City. Fulham are also interested in the defender and have agreed personal terms with him, as per Punch.\n\nTrabazonspor are determined to keep Nwaiwu, who is under contract until June 30, 2030, and will only consider letting him leave if they receive an offer they deem too good to refuse before the transfer window closes. The club won the Turkish Cup final last season, with Nwaiwu scoring three headed goals in 16 league appearances during the second half of the season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Trabzonspor reject €30m bid for Nwaiwu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/trabzonspor-reject-30m-bid-for-nwaiwu",
        "published": "2026-08-09T02:16:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}