Leeds United interest known in Bright Osayi-Samuel, January transfer on cards
Leeds United have let their interest be known in Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel in recent weeks, according to TeamTalk.
The online outlet has reported on its website that the Whites are joined by Crystal Palace and Wolves with the Premier League duo also circling.
It is reported that Leeds want a deal in January, but it is Palace who are currently the frontrunners to secure the signing of the Nigerian international.
Leeds have been linked with Osayi-Samuel previously, but it is interesting to see that interest has now been communicated ahead of January.
Nick Hammond, the 49ers and Daniel Farke will have certain positions on their minds, and it looks as though full-back is one area that could be strengthened.
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Starting as a tricky winger before transitioning into a full-back, Osayi-Samuel certainly does tick a lot of boxes for Farke and his quick attacking style.
We saw Leeds destroy Ipswich on the transition at Elland Road on Saturday 23 December, and with someone like the Nigerian also added to that, it could have been even worse.
Left-back is a problem area, but with Djed Spence emerging from his injury to play there, that issue may be getting smaller with his sensational performances.
Archie Gray on the other side of the defence is also going strong, so it may be strange to see Leeds splash the cash on those areas in January, maybe a loan makes more sense for now.
With Wolves and Palace also in the mix and having immediate Premier League football to offer, the cards are maybe stacked against us in that favour.
Osayi-Samuel is one of those names that will also be floated around, but it may not be enough this time.
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