Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has become a hot topic in the transfer market, with Southampton reportedly open to offers for the towering 6’5″ striker.
Despite earning more playing time recently and scoring in the Saints' weekend loss at Nottingham Forest, his future at the struggling Premier League club remains uncertain.
Turkish giants Trabzonspor and Besiktas have already shown interest, with their Onuachu approaches turned down earlier in the season.
However, fresh reports from France suggest Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais are keen on securing the services of the Nigeria international during the winter transfer window.
Will Southampton sell Onuachu this winter?
Rennes are on the hunt for a replacement for Danish striker Henrik Meister, and Onuachu is seen as a perfect fit for Rennes manager Jorge Sampaoli, as the club eyes a physical, goal-scoring presence in attack.
The 30-year-old joined Southampton in January 2023 from Belgian side KRC Genk, where he was a prolific scorer, netting an astonishing 74 goals in 100 appearances.
Despite those impressive numbers, the Nigeria international has struggled to replicate that form in the Premier League.
A loan move to Trabzonspor last season revitalized his career, as he scored 17 goals in 25 games, but Onuachu's Southampton return has been a slow one. His goal at the weekend was his first of the season and in Saints' colours.
With his physical attributes and previous goalacoring record outside the Premier League, Onuachu could be an asset for Rennes.
However, Southampton, currently battling relegation, may wait until late in the transfer window before deciding whether to cash in on the Nigerian forward.
