LEICESTER CITY are among a number of clubs attempting to hijack QPR midfielder Bright Osayi-Samuel’s move to Club Brugge, according to reports.
The 22-year-old was all set to discuss personal terms with the Belgian outfit ahead of a £4.7million move but interest from other clubs could throw a spanner in the works.
Leicester, Brighton and Fulham are attempting to hijack Bright Osayi-Samuel’s move from QPR to Club Brugge
Football Insider claims the Foxes, as well as Brighton and Championship promotion hopefuls Fulham are willing to match Club Brugge’s offer.
Osayi-Samuel had previously garnered interest from Southampton and newly-promoted Leeds United, but their approaches were rebuffed by Rangers.
Both are since thought to have dropped out of the race for his signature.
The Nigerian’s current deal ends in June 2021 after QPR triggered an 12-month extension to his contract in February.
And they look set to cash in on their talented midfielder this summer rather than lose him for nothing next year.
Osayi-Samuel could line up for Club Brugge in the Champions League next year after Philippe Clement’s side were crowned champions of Belgium when the first division season was cancelled in April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On the other hand, a move to Brighton or Leicester would offer the ex-Blackpool man Premier League football next season.
Not to mention the Foxes’ own European ambitions.
Osayi-Samuel has scored six goals and registered nine assists in 39 matches for Mark Warburton’s side this season.
Brendan Rodgers says Leicester’s second half performance against Bournemouth was ‘nowhere near Champions League level’
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
