Palace confident they will be able to sign Osayi-Samuel on a free transfer this summer

ENGLISH Premier League side Crystal Palace has revived its interest in Super Eagles fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel with a view to signing him from Fenerbahce during the forthcoming summer transfer window.

Osayi-Samuel, 26, is set to become a free agent on July 1 when his current contract with the Turkish giants expires. In January 2024, Palace desperately tried to sign the defender during the winter transfer window but the move fell through but the club are hoping that it will now be easier given that the player is a free agent.

Palace are apparently offering Osayi-Samuel a lucrative four-year deal in a bid to lure him to Selhurst Park. According to Motorcycle Sports, Palace have tabled a €4.5m a year proposal to lure the right-back to Selhurst Park, a significant pay rise from his current €3m annual salary at Fenerbahce.

Oliver Glasner , the Palace manager is understood to be driving the push to bring Osayi-Samuel back to England, with the club aiming to reinforce their defensive options ahead of the new Premier League season. Talks are still in the early stages but negotiations are said to be progressing well, with Palace 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.

He 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 team.

Osayi-Samuel has previously been linked with several English clubs including Wolves and Leeds United. He moved to Fenerbahce from QPR in January 2021 and has since made 172 appearances for the Istanbul club, recording seven goals and 15 assists, while on the international stage, he was a member of the Super Eagles squad that finished second in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.