Trabzonspor is interested in Philip Otele, a 26-year-old Nigerian winger who is currently with Basel. The Swiss club signed Otele at the beginning of the season for a transfer fee of 3 million euros. He has since achieved 9 goals and 4 assists in 32 matches. In the domestic Super League this season, he has contributed 4 goals and 3 assists in 5 appearances.
The final decision on the transfer is with Fatih Tekke, and it is understood that if he approves, the process will accelerate. Otele's contract runs until June 2028 and he has a current Transfermarkt market value of €5.00m. Celtic and multiple Premier League teams are among several other clubs that have also been associated with him. According to reports in January 2026, FC Basel's asking price was around €7 million, which was a reduction from a reported £15 million valuation in August 2025.
