Crystal Palace are making arrangements to sign Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel on a free transfer this summer, offering the Fenerbahce full-back a lucrative four-year deal.
The 26-year-old Super Eagles defender will become a free agent on July 1st when his current contract with the Turkish giants ends.
According to Motorcycle Sports, Palace have tabled a €4.5 million-per-year proposal to lure the right-back to Selhurst Park, a significant pay rise from his current €3 million annual salary at Fenerbahce.
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Palace manager Oliver Glasner is said to be behind the push to bring Osayi-Samuel back to England, to help the Glaziers reinforce their defensive options ahead of the new Premier League season.
Though they’re still in the talking stage, negotiations are said to be progressing well, with the club quietly confident they can seal the deal.
Osayi-Samuel has been a consistent performer for Fenerbahce since his move from QPR in 2021, impressing with his pace, energy, and attacking threat from deep. His form in Turkey has not gone unnoticed, attracting interest from several European clubs.
The Okija-born defender is no stranger to English football, having previously played for Blackpool and QPR before heading to the Süper Lig. Palace believe his Premier League readiness and international experience with Nigeria make him an ideal fit for Glasner’s system.
Osayi-Samuel has previously been linked with several English clubs including Wolves and Leeds United.
Bright Osayi-Samuel(photo credit: Getty Images)
Now, Crystal Palace are hoping to succeed where others have faltered and land the player without a transfer fee.
With the summer window fast approaching, the Eagles are poised to make Osayi-Samuel one of their marquee signings.
Osayi-Samuel moved to Fenerbahce from Queens Park Rangers in January 2021, and has since made 172 appearances for the Istanbul club, recording seven goals and fifteen assists.
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On the international stage, he was a member of the Super Eagles squad that finished second in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, where he played five matches.
