Premier League Club Crystal Palace Set to Sign Nigerian Star for Impressive €11.3M

• Bright Osayi-Samuel is on the radar of Crystal Palace and a deal is said to be imminent
• The English Premier League club are prepared to land the Nigerian winger for €11.3-mil
• Serie A leaders Napoli are also on the trail of the 25-year-old who plays for Fenerbahce

English Premier League side, Crystal Palace are set to cough up an impressive €11.3-million for Nigerian wing-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel.

It is believed that Palace have been monitoring the 25-year-old for some time and are now prepared to complete the signing.

Osayi-Samuel has been impressive for Turkish outfit, Fenerbahce this season and has attracted interest from a number of clubs.

Reports have it that Palace will now do everything possible to complete the signing during the January transfer window.

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Punch reports that should the deal go through, it will be a dream move for Osayi-Samuel, who dreamed of a switch to Selhurst Park three years ago while he played for Queens Park Rangers.

Born in Okija to Nigerian parents 24 years ago, Osayi-Samuel immigrated to England when he was barely 10.

The right-back made his full debut for the Super Eagles, in the recent 4-0 defeat to Portugal before the 2022 World Cup, which Nigeria did not qualify for.

Osayi-Samuel on Napoli’s radar

Meanwhile, Italian club Napoli are monitoring 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 once the January transfer window opens.

Napoli have been sensational in the course of the season, putting on fine performances in the Italian top flight league as well as the UEFA Champions League.

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Osimhen has notched 12 goals in the Serie A so far this season, helping the Partenopei on their path towards a first league title since back in 1990.

Ogu, who is an international teammate of the striker, narrated how Osimhen once fought with Leon Balogun in training because of his drive and passion.