Could Durosinmi Fill the Void If Onuachu Leaves Southampton
A growing chorus suggests that if Paul Onuachu departs Southampton, the club or interested sides could turn to emerging Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi as an alternative. Onuachu is poised for a permanent move to Trabzonspor, following an impressive loan stint in Turkey.
Onuachu scored 15 goals in just 21 Süper Lig games during the 2023–24 season, prompting Trabzonspor to make another push for a permanent transfer this summer. Southampton, now in the Championship, have valued him at around £4.2 million, but negotiations are ongoing.
Enter Rafiu Durosinmi the 22 year old Nigerian centre-forward currently shining at Viktoria Plzen. He’s bagged seven goals and four assists in just 14 appearances this season, earning interest from Lazio and Premier League sides. Standing at 6′4″, Durosinmi combines aerial menace with technical mobility drawing attention as a promising successor if Onuachu exits.
With Onuachu likely to depart and Durosinmi emerging rapidly, Southampton and other suitors face a strategic decision invest in established firepower or groom the rising star.
Editorial
We see a crossroads for clubs like Southampton: invest in a proven striker or back raw talent. Onuachu has shown his worth 17 goals in 25 games last term, and top-scoring for Trabzonspor. Yet his exit seems imminent. We believe Durosinmi represents a smart, forward-thinking choice. At Viktoria Plzen, he's already delivering seven goals and four assists in 14 matches is no flash in the pan. His physicality and growing technical abilities suggest he could adapt quickly to a larger stage.
We understand the temptation to look for immediate returns through a forced move, but we also think in terms of value and longevity. Durosinmi is younger, with untapped potential that could blossom under the right coaching environment.
A growing chorus suggests that if Paul Onuachu departs Southampton, the club or interested sides could turn to emerging Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi as an alternative. Onuachu is poised for a permanent move to Trabzonspor, following an impressive loan stint in Turkey.
Onuachu scored 15 goals in just 21 Süper Lig games during the 2023–24 season, prompting Trabzonspor to make another push for a permanent transfer this summer. Southampton, now in the Championship, have valued him at around £4.2 million, but negotiations are ongoing.
Enter Rafiu Durosinmi the 22 year old Nigerian centre-forward currently shining at Viktoria Plzen. He’s bagged seven goals and four assists in just 14 appearances this season, earning interest from Lazio and Premier League sides. Standing at 6′4″, Durosinmi combines aerial menace with technical mobility drawing attention as a promising successor if Onuachu exits.
With Onuachu likely to depart and Durosinmi emerging rapidly, Southampton and other suitors face a strategic decision invest in established firepower or groom the rising star.
Editorial
We see a crossroads for clubs like Southampton: invest in a proven striker or back raw talent. Onuachu has shown his worth 17 goals in 25 games last term, and top-scoring for Trabzonspor. Yet his exit seems imminent. We believe Durosinmi represents a smart, forward-thinking choice. At Viktoria Plzen, he's already delivering seven goals and four assists in 14 matches is no flash in the pan. His physicality and growing technical abilities suggest he could adapt quickly to a larger stage.
We understand the temptation to look for immediate returns through a forced move, but we also think in terms of value and longevity. Durosinmi is younger, with untapped potential that could blossom under the right coaching environment.