Southampton may be fully-focused on their promotion push as they prepare to leave the international break, but they will also need an eye on the upcoming January transfer window.
Head coach Russell Martin may need to strengthen his squad, especially with the likelihood that there will be clubs looking at his most in-form players from top European leagues.
After failing to make an impact in the Premier League following his £15.8m move from Genk in January, Paul Onuachu was shipped out to Trabzonspor of Turkey on loan in September, with the Nigeria international not in Russell Martin’s plans.
It was always expected to occur as the towering target man did not fit the style of play that Martin was looking to play, but with six goals in eight Super Lig appearances so far, the 29-year-old has been showing his goalscoring instinct that has clearly always been there.
And reports are now suggesting that Southampton may keep hold of Onuachu as somewhat of a ‘Plan B’ option if they return to the Premier League via promotion next year, and Trabzonspor are reportedly already looking at their next options up-front, which include 21-year-old striker Enis Destan.
It would be an unlikely comeback to the Saints for Onuachu if he were to be reintegrated into the squad, but he’s definitely showing what he is all about out in Turkey.
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