Paul Onuachu: German Clubs Show Interest in Nigerian Forward

• Paul Onuachu recently got relegated with Southampton from the Premier League
• The striker barely featured for the Saints since head coach Ruben Selles took over affairs
• The Super Eagles forward has been linked with a move to the German Bundesliga

German Bundesliga sides are showing an interest in striker Paul Onuachu, who looks set to leave championship side Southampton after what was a torrid six months since his transfer from Genk.

The 29-year-old striker played 11 times in the Premier League since a January move but only four of those were starts and he failed to score a goal nor register an assist.

Saints signed the six-foot-seven-inch forward from the Belgian champions Genk, where he had netted 16 goals in 19 games prior to completing his transfer.

Onuachu, alongside Mislav Orsic and Kamaldeen Sulemana as added striker power under former manager Nathan Jones, was unable to help the club avoid relegation.

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The Nigerian international was understandably frustrated at his lack of involvement following the appointment of Ruben Selles to replace Jones.

The Spaniard’s principles were at odds with the Welshman’s on exactly how £ 18 million Onuachu could fit into the new style of play.

Sport Repulic chief Dragan Solak even admitted to the Daily Echo that switching managers from Jones to Selles did not suit some new signings.

Those close to Onuachu believe it is likely he will leave Southampton this summer and an exit is being worked on, but the club would have to receive a satisfactory offer.

German clubs want Onuachu

According to reports from Sky Germany, German top-division outfits Augsburg and Stuttgart are interested in signing Onuachu, who could leave on either permanent or loan terms.

Borussia Monchengladbach are also said to be interested while a return to Genk has not been ruled out.

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Onuachu earned a pay increase with his move to the Premier League and this could be a possible stumbling block in the pursuit by other clubs.

Onuachu has been taking part in pre-season training under new manager Russell Martin and could still be involved up until any move away is confirmed.

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Sports Brief previously reported Paul Onuachu scored a poker for Belgian Jupiler league club KRC Genk in a league meeting against Sporting Charleroi.

Onuachu made history as the first Genk player to score four goals in a single game since 2003.

Onuachu scored a total of 85 goals in 134 appearances for the Belgian side.