Wolverhampton Wanderers, Besiktas linked with big Super Eagles star

Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu has been linked with a move to English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers and Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Onuachu has been a standout performer for Genk in the last two seasons. Two seasons ago, the Nigerian striker recorded 34 league goals. His exploits did not go unnoticed, as he was awarded the best player in Belgium.

The 28-year-old, who got married in June, may finally make his long-awaited exit from the club with Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, Lazio, Fiorentina, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Besiktas all keen to sign him.

West Ham, and Fiorentina have all been linked to the towering striker.

The lanky striker scored 33 goals in 38 league appearances for the Smurfs during the 2020/21 campaign. He netted 23 goals and recorded three assists in 43 appearances last season.

In 2021, Onuachu won the Ebony Shoe, which is awarded to Belgium’s best African player or player of African descent and also the Belgian Professional Footballer of The Year and top scorer’s awards.

He was the first Nigerian to win the award in 25 years, after scoring 33 goals to emerge as the top African goals scorer during the 2020/21 season.

However, Belgian club KRC Genkare prepared to sell Paul Onuachu ahead of the new season for €18 million euros. His transfermarket value is worth €17.00 million euros.