Trabzonspor are working on a new bid to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison. This development raises questions about the future of Paul Onuachu, who was one of the club's most important attacking outlets last season.
According to a report by Punch Sports, Richarlison has agreed personal terms with Trabzonspor and has indicated the Turkish club is his preferred destination. However, Tottenham have rejected two offers so far. With the Turkish transfer window about to close, the Black Sea Storm's executives are under pressure to act quickly.
Trabzonspor currently sit 11th in the Süper Lig. They have collected 4 points from one win, one draw, and one loss in their first three matches. Their recent form reads LWD (loss, win, draw). They are 3 points behind leaders Galatasaray and have a goal difference of zero, having scored and conceded 4 goals each. You can follow the team's current position on our standings page.
Why is the Richarlison transfer so significant?
Richarlison's potential move would add significant quality to Trabzonspor's forward line. The star, who is seeking a move away from Tottenham, is keen on a switch to the Süper Lig. The arrival of the experienced striker would increase the manager's options. This would intensify competition among the existing forwards.
Club vice-president Zeyyat Kafkas had previously stated the club wanted to preserve the core of their squad. Kafkas said, "the club were keen to preserve the core of their squad, with Onuachu among the players they wanted to retain." This statement highlighted Onuachu's place in their plans.
What was Paul Onuachu's performance last season?
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu delivered an impressive performance for Trabzonspor in the 2025/26 campaign. He established himself as one of the team's leading attacking outlets and played a major part in their Turkish Cup victory. Onuachu's physical presence and goalscoring ability became a challenging factor for defences. You can review Onuachu's and other players' season statistics on our stats page.
Onuachu, a trusted figure for the new season, will fight to keep his starting spot if the Richarlison transfer goes through. Whether the two forwards can play together or which one will get more minutes will be a decision for the technical team.
What is Trabzonspor's current league situation and plan?
Trabzonspor, positioned in the middle of the table in the early weeks, aim to climb the standings. Being just 3 points behind the leader offers hope as the long season continues. But they need more consistency both in defence and attack.
The team's next fixture is against 6th-placed Kocaelispor at home on December 20, 2026. Details of this important home match can be found on our fixtures page. Any move made before the transfer window closes will directly affect the squad structure for this and future matches.
The Trabzonspor board is trying to finalise a new and improved offer for Richarlison to present to Tottenham. The transfer will not happen if the two clubs cannot agree on a fee. As the process continues, Onuachu will also continue to shape his own future with his performances on the pitch. Trabzonspor aim to clarify the transfer process before their match against Kocaelispor on December 20th.
