For Norwich City supporters, the 2024/25 Championship season has started off on a positive note.
Under new coach Johannes Hoff Thorup, the Canaries will have hoped to improve on last season’s play-off semi-final humiliation.
So far, the signals indicate that they will give themselves a chance, with the Carrow Road team now seventh in the table, just one point behind the top six.
Meanwhile, as things start to come together on the pitch, it looks that preparations are also taking shape off it, as Norwich begin to consider future transfer windows.
Norwich linked with Bright Osayi-Samuel signing
According to recent reports from Turkish outlet Fanatik, the Canaries are interested in signing Bright Osayi-Samuel.
The 26-year-old is currently on Fenerbahce’s roster, although his contract with the Turkish giants expires at the conclusion of the season.
As a result, he will be able to sign a pre-contract deal with overseas clubs such as Norwich in January, allowing him to join on a free transfer next summer.
It is reported that the club is keen to bring him to Carrow Road as part of such an arrangement, which might be a valuable addition to the club.
A free move carries less financial risk, and it frees up budget for additional deals.
At 26 years old, Osayi-Samuel might be a long-term option, but he has three-and-a-half years of Championship experience from his last time with QPR.
| Bright Osayi-Samuel senior club career record – stats from Transfermarkt | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Blackpool | 79 | 5 | 6 |
| QPR | 115 | 13 | 12 |
| Fenerbahce | 145 | 7 | 14 |
| As of 15th October 2024 | |||
Thorup’s team would benefit from his versatility as a winger and full-back.
Despite this, it could be claimed that Norwich may have a significant challenge if they want to sign the Nigeria international.
European competition for Bright Osayi-Samuel signing
It is worth noting that the Championship club is not the only one that has been linked with the winger recently.
While Norwich may be interested, it is said that Fenerbahce wants to keep Osayi-Samuel and has offered him a new deal.
Meanwhile, French club Lens is said to be interested in the 26-year-old, which might cause problems for those at Carrow Road.
Fenerbahce is presently fourth in the Turkish top-flight rankings, six points behind league leaders Galatasaray with one game in hand.
Lens, meanwhile, is sixth in the Ligue 1 league, three points out of a Champions League spot.
As a result, if both maintain their current form, they may be able to give Osayi-Samuel something Norwich cannot, namely European football, when the time comes for him to decide his future.
The opportunity to compete in major championships against some of the most well-known clubs would undoubtedly appeal to the winger, providing those teams an advantage over Norwich.
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