Tribal Football, citing Turkish outlet Taka Gazete, reports that Trabzonspor have rejected a €30 million West Ham offer and are seeking at least €35 million. Daily Post has also reported the same €35 million stance. EaglesTracker states that West Ham have submitted a €30 million bid for Chibuike Nwaiwu, but Trabzonspor are maintaining their position and will not consider offers below €35 million. The Nigerian defender remains a top target for the Hammers, with negotiations expected to continue. According to Transfermarkt, he is under contract with Trabzonspor until 2030.

According to reports in Turkey, West Ham United are interested in Chibuike Nwaiwu before the summer transfer window. West Ham is the latest club interested in signing Nwaiwu and will compete with Fulham and Leverkusen to sign him. Trabzonspor is expected to ask for between €35 million and €40 million for the player, and a transfer of that amount would be a new Turkish transfer record.

West Ham are one of approximately three clubs pursuing Trabzonspor's 22-year-old Nigerian defender, Chibuike Nwaiwu. A source close to the matter believes the Turkish club does not want to sell Nwaiwu at this stage, as he is considered an important player for their title ambitions. Recent reports state Trabzonspor has already rejected offers of up to €20 million, while that same source believes an offer between €30 and €35 million would be required for a sale.