Wolves are thought to have entered the competition to sign a player desired by two other English clubs this summer.
Gary O’Neil has already made two signings this summer, with Tommy Doyle and Rodrigo Gomes committing to Wolves.
Pedro Lima is set to become Molineux’s third signing of the 2024/25 season, and Matt Hobbs’ efforts is unlikely to end there.
Now, the Midlands club has been connected with a player desired by two other English clubs this summer, potentially sparking a three-way competition for his signature.
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Wolves join the race to sign Fenerbahce winger Bright Osayi-Samuel
With Doyle, Gomes, and Lima already secured as attackers, midfielders, and defenders, it appears like O’Neil wants to reinforce his front line even more.
According to Turkish publication Fanatik, Wolves have Fenerbahce winger Bright Osayi-Samuel on their ‘menu’.
According to the source, there are ‘three’ English’suitors’ for the Nigerian, with Wolves, Crystal Palace, and Leeds United all interested in the 26-year-old Super Lig player.
It is stated that if a’satisfactory offer’ is made, Fenerbahce ‘might sell’ the versatile wide winger; nevertheless, contract extensions are said to be in the works in an effort to keep the star in Istanbul.
According to a different Fanatik source, Jose Mourinho is eager to keep Osayi-Samuel at the club, which will put Wolves and other clubs under pressure.
The asking price was not given in either report, but The Sun reported Bournemouth’s interest in January 2023, with a price tag of £12 million.
Osayi-Samuel could offer Gary O’Neil added versatility
It’s no secret that O’Neil prefers players who can contribute variety to his team, as evidenced by Matheus Cunha, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Hwang Hee-chan’s success in the boss’ system last season.
The capture of Gomes enhances this narrative, as does the presentation of similar principles by Osayi-Samuel. The Nigeria international, who piqued Fenerbahce’s interest during his stint at Queens Park Rangers, can play on either wing and at right-back in Turkey.
Former QPR boss Mark Warburton praised the alleged Wolves target, calling him ‘excellent’ and complimenting his’sheer pace’, according to The Brent and Kilburn Times.
He’s got that raw speed that frightens defenders, and when he utilizes it correctly, as he did today, he looks like a real handful.” Given the emphasis on Wolves’ threat in the wide areas, Osayi-Samuel clearly matches the profile of players who could prosper under O’Neil.
With several clubs reportedly interested in the winger and his present club keen to keep him, it will be intriguing to see how Wolves’ interest develops this summer.
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