Bright Osayi-Samuel, the talented Nigerian defender playing for Fenerbahçe SK, has caught the attention of several European clubs, according to Sporty9ja. Osayi-Samuel’s impressive performances for his Turkish club have attracted interest from English clubs following his move from Queens Park Rangers to Fenerbahçe in January 2021.
In an exclusive interview with Sporty9ja, Osayi-Samuel confirmed that he is aware of the transfer rumors linking him to AFC Bournemouth and Brentford. Bournemouth had previously shown interest in signing him in January, but a loan move fell through due to their inability to meet the £12 million asking price. On the other hand, Brentford has reportedly tabled a €12 million offer, indicating their desire to strengthen their defensive squad with the talented Nigerian midfielder.
Osayi-Samuel, who has been outstanding for both his club and national team in the 2022-23 season campaign, has expressed his desire to return to England. However, he also emphasized his respect for Fenerbahce and the support and opportunities they have provided him during his time at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
Despite being aware of the transfer speculation, the 25-year-old remains focused on his game and aims to continue improving. He prefers to let the journalists talk about the rumors while he concentrates on his performance on the field.
While there have been no significant updates from Osayi-Samuel’s camp or his club, it is expected that the transfer saga will intensify throughout the summer as the talented defender looks to secure a potential move to a new club.
Overall, Bright Osayi-Samuel’s impressive performances have garnered attention from European clubs, particularly AFC Bournemouth and Brentford. As the transfer rumors continue to circulate, Osayi-Samuel remains focused on his game and aims to continue his development as a player. It will be interesting to see where he ends up in the upcoming transfer window.
