The Crystal Palace exterior is set to lose Captain Mark Guech this summer, resulting in a new central defender being needed. However, there is also a desire to add depth at fullback, particularly with the success of the FA Cup, to ensure that Europa League football will take place at Selhurst Park in the 2025-26 season.
Daniel Munoz is the uncontroversial starter for Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner’s right-wing back, and his current backup is Nathaniel Clin. However, the former Liverpool player appears to be leaving for the summer, and his contract expired at the end of June. That’s why upgrades are courted.
Crystal Palace has already identified the biggest goal of this need, and the transaction is said to be nearing completion.
Crystal Palace near to complete the Bright Osai Samuel Agreement
As reported by Fotomac (via SportWitness), Crystal Palace is approaching agreeing before signing with Bright Osayi-Samuel, who expects Fenerbahce’s deal to expire at the end of the season. The 27-year-old is also attracting Leeds’ attention, but he is a FA Cup finalist who is his favorite to secure his signature.
Crystal Palace has been in talks with representatives of Osai Samuel for a while, with the four-year contract offer already on the table, with an annual salary of 4.5 million euros being proposed.
Osayi-Samuel has played 33 times for Fenerbahce this season, so his departure will be a loss for the Turkish giants. But in the same breath, Crystal Palace will be a valuable addition to Glasner’s team, so it will benefit.
It remains to be seen whether the transaction is on track, but it appears that it will be very likely. However, until something is signed, Crystal Palace is reserved.