Nevzat Dindar, a Turkish reporter, has clarified the rumours that Bright Osayi-Samuel is moving to Galatasaray to join Victor Osimhen.
Bright-Osayi has been the subject of transfer speculation in the last couple of months, having been linked with a move away from Fenerbache.
The Nigerian international contract with Fenerbahçe is set to expire at the end of the current season and an extension has not yet been agreed upon by both parties.
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What Nevzat said
Galatasaray transfer expert Dindar refuted the claims that he was linked to a move to the Yellow-Reds on the Arma Sports YouTube channel, stating that the club would not be able to pay the debt.
According to habersarikirmizi.com, he said, "The possibility of Bright Osayi-Samuel is weak. The management denied it. Galatasaray will not give Osayi Samuel the money Fenerbahçe gave him.
He added that the players' representation are spreading allegations that the Nigerian midfielder is joining Galatasaray in an attempt to increase the player's worth and perhaps pressure Fenerbache to meet his demands.
The transfer expert continued, "Osayi's agent is deliberately spreading the news about Osayi."
Under Jose Mourinho, he has played in every game he is eligible to play this season, making ten appearances in the league and dishing up one assist to solidify his position in the squad.
The Nigerian fullback may now talk with other teams and find a move as a free agent because his contract is slated to expire in the summer.