Bright Osayi-Samuel: Nigeria defender attracting interest from two EPL giants

By Wale Mustapha

Nigeria and FC Fenerbache defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel is a subject of transfer inquest from top two English Premier League, EPL sides, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace ahead of summer transfer window.

A source based in Turkey revealed that both Palace and Wolves are desperate to sign the Super Eagles’ right back in next summer but will face competition from Leeds United who have been his long-term admirers of the 26-year-old.

Osayi-Samuel is one of the main stays at Fenerbache and his departure will gulp huge price.

The young defender whose current contract with the Turkish side expires in 2025 will not be a stranger to English football haven previously played for both Queens Park Rangers and Blackpool in the past.

He was on target as Fenerbahce defeated Hatayspor 2-0 at the Mersin Stadium on Saturday night in the Turkish Cup.