Fulham eyes Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu

English Premier League club Fulham are reportedly interested in Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu.

According to FourFourTwo, the Whites are monitoring Nwaiwu alongside his teammate Wagner Pina.

The 22-year-old only joined Trabzonspor from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC in January.

​Rapid rise at Papara park

​The centre-back, however, has quickly established himself as a key figure at Papara Park. Nwaiwu has scored three goals and registered one assist in 13 league appearances for the “Black Sea Storm.”

​Fulham’s interest highlights his strong defensive qualities and versatility, as the Nigerian is comfortable playing both as a centre-back and in a defensive midfield role.

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are also reportedly monitoring the player’s progress.

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