Laola1.at reports that Chibuike Nwaiwu is considered a possible departure from Wolfsberger AC, and Lens is mentioned as a potential destination.

According to the French sports outlet 'Top Mercato', several Ligue 1 clubs are interested in Chibuike Nwaiwu, with RC Lens mentioned as a potential buyer. However, according to 'Africa Footy', Wolfsberger AC is not prepared to release Nwaiwu this winter. The defender's departure is only considered possible next summer, particularly because his contract runs until 2027.

Chibuike Nwaiwu is a 22-year-old Nigerian defender. According to Top Mercato, several Ligue 1 teams have recently shown interest in him. RC Lens, LOSC, Olympique de Marseille, RC Strasbourg, and Paris Saint-Germain have also reportedly expressed interest. The player is considered a top prospect in the Austrian Bundesliga. He joined Wolfsberger in the summer of 2024 from Heartland FC and is under contract until June 2027. His versatile profile has also attracted interest from outside of France, with Bayer Leverkusen and Leeds named as other potentially interested clubs. Transfermarkt values him at 7 million euros. In the 2025/2026 season, Nwaiwu has made 11 appearances in the domestic league.