Göztepe has shown strong interest in signing Paul Onuachu before the summer transfer window closes on September 13. Göztepe is eager to finalize the transfer by the weekend. Göztepe's technical director, Stanimir Stoilov, confirmed the need for a forward reinforcement after the Bodrum FK match.

As part of the negotiations between Trabzonspor and Southampton, Southampton proposed including Göztepe in the deal by offering a player in exchange. This method was previously used to transfer Orsic from Southampton to Göztepe, with Taha Altıkardeş going the other way.