Chibuike Nwaiwu, a 22-year-old Nigerian centre-back, is listed as a possible departure from Wolfsberger AC, with Leverkusen noted as one of several interested clubs. Other potential destinations for the player include the French sides PSG, Marseille, Lens, and Lille. His contract with the Austrian club is valid until June 2027, and he has made 12 appearances in the domestic league this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €6.00m. In December 2025 and January 2026, it was reported that Wolfsberger AC's asking price was €10 million, while it was said that Trabzonspor made a formal offer of €6 million.