Saudi Clubs Circle Paul Onuachu as Golden Boot Lead Turns Heads

Paul Onuachu is the best striker in Turkey right now. And the Saudi Pro League wants a piece.

The Super Eagles forward has 24 goals in 29 appearances for Trabzonspor this season — 22 of them in the league, putting him four clear at the top of the Golden Boot race. After a forgettable spell at Southampton, the 31-year-old looks like a completely different player.

Saudi clubs are watching. Reports suggest they are ready to offer four to five times his current wages to bring him across. Trabzonspor, who have him contracted until 2028, won’t sell easily — but that kind of money tends to change conversations.

At 31, this could be his last shot at a transformative contract. The summer window is coming fast.