Bayer Leverkusen is monitoring Trabzonspor's 22-year-old Nigerian central defender, Chibuike Nwaiwu, who has one cap for his country. Fulham is also closely following the player. Nwaiwu is under contract until June 2030 and has an estimated value of 7 million euros. He joined Trabzonspor from Wolfsberger AC in January 2026 for a confirmed fee of €5.5 million. His former club had reportedly been asking for €10 million. Leverkusen is also reportedly observing his teammate, Wagner Pina.