Former Manchester United head coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is keen on bringing Super Eagles and Southampton striker, Paul Onuachu, to Besiktas, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 30-year-old striker was linked with another Turkish side, Trabzonspor, last summer, but former Saints\u2019 boss, Martin Russell, was adamant the Nigerian was not for sale.<\/p>\n Onuachu<\/a><\/strong> has started just five of Southampton\u2019s twenty-three English Premier League games this season, scoring just one goal. In contrast, the lanky forward enjoyed a good season with Trabzonspor last campaign where he scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 25 games for Karadeniz F\u0131rt\u0131nas\u0131<\/em>.<\/p>\n According to Turkish outlet, Fanatik<\/a><\/strong>, Besiktas are ready to step up their pursuit of Paul Onuachu<\/a> and will sit down for transfer talks at the end of this week as they look to reach an agreement with the Saints.<\/p>\n The Istanbul-based side are preparing an offer for Onuachu<\/a> and are exploring the option of a possible loan this January, with the option of a full-summer purchase included in the deal.<\/p>\n Ole Gunnar Solskjaer\u2019s side are currently sweating over the future of Italian striker, Ciro Immobile, and are keen on bringing in another striker before the January transfer window slams shut.<\/p>\n As per Sports Witness<\/a><\/strong>, Be\u015fikta\u015f are also monitoring Fulham forward, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez, but a deal for the Mexican this winter might be far-fetched.<\/p>\n Onuachu isn\u2019t the only Nigerian and Southampton player wanted by Solksjaer\u2019s side. The former Manchester United coach is also interested in Joe Aribo, as per Daily Mail<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Be\u015fikta\u015f\u2019 move for Aribo is a shrewd tactic to secure Onuachu\u2019s signature as Aribo is one of the closest companions of the former KRC Genk forward.<\/p>\n Additionally, the pair play for the Nigerian national team, and have a bond that goes beyond club level. Luring Aribo to come could play a big role in Onuachu\u2019s decision to join Besiktas.<\/p>\n While a January swoop for the duo will be difficult for the Turkish side to pull off due to Southampton\u2019s position in the English Premier League, a summer move will likely yield success if the Saints are relegated to the EFL Championships.<\/p>\n However, a loan deal for either player cannot be ruled out as the Turkish transfer window doesn\u2019t close until February 12th.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1054241576-1-1024x731.jpg\")
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