Crystal Palace in talks to land 27-year-old in free switch deal

Crystal Palace are reportedly in talks to signal Fenerbahçe right-back Shiny Osayi-Samuel, in response to Turkish outlet Takvim.

Supervisor Oliver Glasner is eager to bolster his squad because the Eagles goal reinforcements through the January switch window.

Whereas left wing-back stays a precedence for Palace—given the dearth of a pure backup for Tyrick Mitchell—Osayi-Samuel’s capability to function on each flanks makes him an interesting prospect.

The 27-year-old Nigerian worldwide can’t solely present depth on the best aspect but additionally contribute in additional superior positions if wanted.

Osayi-Samuel’s versatility would additionally provide worthwhile competitors for Palace’s present right-back Daniel Muñoz, giving Glasner tactical flexibility because the crew seems to be to enhance their standing within the Premier League.

A transfer again to England for Shiny Osayi-Samuel

The London-born defender has reportedly expressed enthusiasm about returning to England, an element that might speed up the switch.

With Osayi-Samuel coming into the ultimate six months of his contract at Fenerbahçe, Crystal Palace are poised to safe him on a free switch.

He started his profession in England, that includes for Blackpool and Queens Park Rangers earlier than making the transfer to Turkey in January 2021. Signing a four-year contract with Fenerbahçe, he rapidly made an affect, debuting in a 1–0 win over Çaykur Rizespor and netting his first aim in a 3–0 victory towards Konyaspor.

His expertise extends to European competitions, with appearances within the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds through the 2021–22 season. This marketing campaign, he has featured in 19 matches throughout all competitions for Fenerbahçe, underlining his reliability and flexibility.

Together with his contract set to run out in the summertime, Crystal Palace see Osayi-Samuel as a shrewd signing. His arrival wouldn’t solely strengthen the squad but additionally present worthwhile competitors for Daniel Munoz, giving Glasner better tactical choices.

Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner seeking to bolster the squad. (Photograph by Michael Regan/Getty Photos

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Crystal Palace eyeing January reinforcements

The Eagles shall be seeking to bolster the crew with extra rapid targets as properly with a number of gamers linked together with Liverpool’s thrilling winger Ben Doak. Palace are stated to be frontrunners to signal him.

One other participant not too long ago linked with a transfer is Slavia Prague’s El Hadji Malick Diouf. The Senegalese participant is thought for his versatility, able to enjoying each defensively and offensively on the left flank.