German club Werder Bremen has inquired about Chibuike Nwaiwu from Trabzonspor. West Ham is also one of approximately three interested clubs, and Bayer Leverkusen has been monitoring the 22-year-old Nigerian defender since his time in Austria. According to Footy-Africa, Fulham also showed concrete interest. A source close to the situation confirmed an approach was made and that Trabzonspor was unwilling to agree to a deal. The Turkish club is reportedly not looking to sell the player. Nwaiwu is considered an important part of their squad for their upcoming title challenge. It is believed an offer between €30 and €35 million would be required for the club to consider it. Recent reports from May and June 2026 indicate Trabzonspor has rejected offers of up to €20 million for the player. His current Transfermarkt market value is €10.00m. Nwaiwu has 3 caps for Nigeria, joined Trabzonspor in January 2026 for a reported €5.5 million, and his current contract runs until 2030. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 16 Süper Lig appearances, scoring 3 goals, and also played 12 games in the Bundesliga.