Belgian champions and Onuachu reportedly interested in January deal

League champions Club Brugge are said to be willing to pay up to 10 million Euros (£8.5million) for Onuachu, 30, who previously excelled in the country.

The Nigerian striker scored 85 goals in 134 appearances for Genk before moving to Saints in January 2023 in a deal worth around £15m.

Belgian publication Voetbalkrant reported the interest in Onuachu and suggested the striker would be keen to leave Saints when the window opens.

Paul Onuachu's performance on Sunday was a joy. The idea that he doesn't fit into a 'Russell Martin team' has faded.

He showed that he can be a handful up front and bridge the gap between midfield and attack. Now it's time to play him.#SaintsFChttps://t.co/Kr52KxT7qQ

— George Rees-Julian (@rees_julian) November 26, 2024

The report also claimed that Saints have told Onuachu to find a new club and insist Club Brugge's interest will 'undoubtedly' be continued.

Manager Russell Martin handed the striker his first start of the season in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to league leaders Liverpool - and he impressed.

Onuachu was withdrawn after 52 minutes through fatigue but is in line to start again for the visit to Brighton on Friday if declared fit. 

Onuachu spent last season on loan at Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor and Saints rejected transfer offers from them and Fenerbache this summer.