Transfer: Super Eagles defender nears Fulham switch

Trabzonspor defender, Chibuike Nwaiwu is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Fulham, DAILY POST reports.

According to Sky Sport, the Premier League club have submitted an offer of €27 million for Nwaiwu.

Trabzonspor are, however, demanding €30 million for the Nigeria international.

An agreement is in sight with the deal expected to be finalised at the beginning of next week.

The 22-year-old is expected to sign a four-year contract with Fulham.

Nwaiwu arrived Trabzonspor from Austrian club, Wolfsberger AC in January, and quickly established himself as a key player for the club.

The centre-back played a crucial role in the Black Sea Storm’s Turkish Cup triumph.