Birmingham City has emerged as serious contender for the signature of Bright Osayi‑Samuel, with Football Insider reporting the club is in advanced discussions to bring the versatile right‑sided player to St Andrew’s this summer.
The 27-year-old is set to become a free agent at the end of the month, following the expiry of his contract at Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, and has already been the subject of intense interest from across Europe.
According to reports, Besiktas were on the verge of agreeing personal terms with Osayi‑Samuel but it looks like talks have hit a snag, opening the door for the Blues to swoop in and make their move.
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Osayi‑Samuel is no stranger to English football fans. Before making the switch to Turkey, he racked up over 100 appearances for Queens Park Rangers between 2017 and 2021, having previously come through the ranks at Blackpool. Not only that, he scored a brilliant solo goal for QPR against Blues not too long ago.
Known for his explosive pace and ability to operate as both a right-back and a winger, he’s the kind of athletic, versatile signing that could thrive under Chris Davies’ regime.
With new leadership at the helm and promotion ambitions clear, Birmingham is aiming to build a squad ready to challenge from day one and Osayi‑Samuel would bring top-level experience to the back line.
Talks between Birmingham and Osayi‑Samuel are ongoing.
The player is expected to make a decision before pre-season begins.
If the Blues pull this off, it’ll be a big boost to their defensive and attacking options down the flank.
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