Trabzonspor President Ertugrul Dogan has expressed the Club’s desire to keep Paul Onuachu for another season on loan.

Onuachu joined the Turkish Super Lig side from Southampton last summer, and has been in impressive form, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in 17 appearances.

The 29-year-old moved to Trabzonspor following a disappointing six-month spell at Southampton, where he struggled to make an impact as the club suffered relegation from the Premier League last season.

Southampton are reportedly open to selling Onuachu permanently for a fee of up to €15 million.

Dogan’s comments confirm the club’s interest in retaining the Nigerian striker, who has become an integral part of Trabzonspor’s attack.

While an agreement has yet to be reached between the two clubs, it seems increasingly unlikely that Onuachu will return to Southampton, where he is not guaranteed regular playing time.

Meanwhile, Southampton are pushing for promotion back to the Premier League, currently sitting fourth in the Championship with 78 points from 40 matches.