Italian Side Napoli Begin Negotiations for Impressive Super Eagles Defender

• Bright Osayi-Samuel is on the transfer radar of Italian Serie A league leaders Napoli
• The Nigerian was part of the Super Eagles squad that lost in a friendly with Portugal
• Napoli's manager is desperate to bolster his squad ahead of the return of club action

Italian club Napoli are monitoring Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel, who has been impressive for Turkish club Fenerbahce.

The defender could be playing in Italy, as the Partenopei are set to launch a bid as soon as the January transfer window opens.

Napoli have been sensational in the course of the season, as they have put up fine performances in the Serie A as well as in the UEFA Champions League.

They are already at the summit of the Italian league and are also through to the knockout phase of the UCL, emerging as group winners ahead of Liverpool and Ajax.

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Reports have it that manager Luciano Spalletti is desperate to improve the squad and has identified defence as an area of concern.

According to Soccernet, prominent among Napoli’s targets is Nigerian full-back Osayi-Samuel.

While a return to England (preferably the Premier League) is the number one desire of the rising star, it is believed the 24-year-old is open to a switch to the Italian top flight.

Osimhen unwilling to leave Napoli

Meanwhile, Nigerian international Victor Osimhen wants to stay with Napoli, where he is quickly making a name for himself.

Quite a number of clubs are on the trail of the 23-year-old, who has been in sensational form for the Partenopei so far this season.

He has already netted 9 league goals so far this campaign, helping his club to the top of the Italian league standings.

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Fenerbahce want Peter Olayinka

Sports Brief earlier reported that information suggests Super Eagles forward Peter Olayinka is on the radar of Turkish giants Fenerbahce, ahead of the forthcoming January transfer window.

The 27-year-old was a half-time substitute during Slavia Prague's 3-0 thrashing at Viktoria Plzen, having sustained an injury.

He has been in fine form for the club in the past three seasons and has continued to attract interest from several other football outfits.