Leeds have already made a bid to sign Crystal Palace target Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of the summer transfer window.
That is according to Gazete Damga in Turkey.
So, what is the latest on Crystal Palace target Bright Osayi-Samuel? Let’s take a look…
Leeds jostling with Crystal Palace to sign Bright Osayi-Samuel
Well – according to another Turkish news outlet in Aksam – Crystal Palace are keen to sign the Nigeria international this summer, a player who Eberechi Eze knows very well from his time at QPR.
Now – however – Dougie Freedman has competition from Leeds.
The story from Gazete Damga states that Daniel Farke’s side have already offered €7m (£6m) for Osayi-Samuel ahead of the summer transfer window.
Leeds find themselves second in the Championship – three points behind Leicester, who sit top – and are seemingly making plans ahead of their expected return to the Premier League.
Gazete Damga add that Fenerbahce have asked Leeds to wait until the summer before opening negotiations to sign Osayi-Samuel.
The Fenerbahce No.21 has enjoyed an impressive campaign in Turkey, scoring three goals while also providing four assists in 28 appearances from right-back.
Promotion could make all the difference
Selfishly, Crystal Palace may now be hoping that Leeds fail to secure promotion.
If the Whites end up staying in the Championship, it would make Osayi-Samuel’s decision a lot easier, with Premier League football undoubtedly the more attractive option.
Furthermore – from a financial aspect – you would imagine that Crystal Palace will have a larger budget to beat Leeds to the Nigerian’s signature if we remain a Premier League outfit and Leeds fail to come up.
Keeping Eze in SE25 – amid interest from Manchester City – could also be a factor, given his friendship with Osayi-Samuel, a player he said is like a brother to him.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as anything could happen this summer.
