Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Ahli are preparing a lucrative offer for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, with reports in Turkey suggesting the club are willing to triple his current salary to prise him away from Trabzonspor.
Onuachu, 31, has been in devastating form this season in the Turkish Süper Lig. The towering forward has struck 17 goals and supplied one assist in just 20 appearances. His goals have accounted for almost half of Trabzonspor’s league tally, keeping them firmly in the hunt for European qualification.
According to Turkish publication Sabah Spor, Al-Ahli are keen to strengthen their attacking options ahead of next season. The Saudi club are believed to be planning for life after Ivan Toney, who is reportedly eyeing a return to one of Europe’s major leagues when the summer transfer window opens.
Onuachu has emerged as their leading candidate. Although the Nigerian international remains under contract at Trabzonspor until 2028, the financial muscle of the Saudi side could test his resolve.
He is currently earning around €48,000 per week in Turkey. Al-Ahli are said to be ready to put forward an offer in the region of €144,000 per week, a figure that would represent the most lucrative deal of his career.
For a player now in his early thirties, the proposal presents a significant crossroads. Staying in Europe would allow him to continue competing at a high level and potentially secure continental football next term. A switch to Saudi Arabia, however, would provide long-term financial security on a scale few players can ignore.
In recent seasons, a growing number of established names have opted for the Middle East as their careers enter a new phase. Whether Onuachu follows that path may depend on how strongly Trabzonspor resist and how much the striker values the balance between ambition and reward.
