Give me ₦ 1.7 billion more! Super Eagles star rejects contract offer as Premier League clubs ready to pounce

Bright Osayi Samuel could be set for a Fenerbahce exit after the latest contract stand-off Osimhen .

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi Samuel has reportedly turned down Fenerbahce’s latest contract proposal amid an ongoing negotiation tussle.

The 26-year-old joined the Turkish giants from Queens Park Rangers in the winter transfer window of 2021, and he has been one of the most important players for The Yellow Canaries. 

However, his contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and last season's runner-up in the Turkish Super Lig are intent on keeping him beyond this campaign. However, they have struggled so far to reach an agreement. 

Osayi’s contract standoff with Fenerbahce 

After an impressive campaign last season, Fenerbahce have worked hard to hand the Nigeria international a renewal, but he has rejected all their proposals so far. 

Their latest proposal, according to Turkish publication Fanatik, was €2.5 million annually, which is around €48,000 a week. However, according to the report, Osayi-Samuel wants a €3.5 million salary, which is a little under €70k a week. 

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As Pulse Sports reported, Premier League teams are circling like sharks, with the likes of Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest seeking to bring him back to England. Fenerbahce are willing to keep trying to reach an agreement but will be forced to sell him in January, should they fail, to avoid losing him for free.