Southampton manager Russell Martin has confirmed that Paul Onuachu has returned for pre-season training, despite ongoing speculation about a possible transfer. Onuachu impressed during his loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor last season, scoring 17 goals in 25 appearances.
The Nigerian international has only made 11 appearances for Southampton since joining in January 2023, when Nathan Jones was the manager. Martin indicated that a permanent move away from the club seems likely this summer.
“Paul is back with us now after a bit of an extended break,” Martin told the Southampton Echo. “He had a brilliant season in Turkey, at a club that holds him in high regard. So, we’ll have to wait and see.”