Barca Target Bright Osayi-Samuel in Potential Swap Deal With Ansu Fati

• Bright Osayi-Samuel could be playing in the Spanish La Liga next season, as Barcelona are said to be interested
• The Nigerian international has shown great exploits in different positions on the pitch, as he begins to attract suitors
• With Fenerbahce interested in signing Ansu Fati in January, the Turkish club are considering a possible swap deal

Impressive Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is on the radar of Spanish club Barcelona ahead of the January transfer window.

The Super Eagles star is a versatile defender who can also play in the midfield role or even as a winger.

Osayi-Samuel has continued to attract interest from several clubs, mainly from England, as Everton and Aston Villa are monitoring his situation.

His existing contract with Turkish club Fenerbahce expires at the end of the ongoing season, meaning efforts are underway to get him sold by January.

Fenerbahce are said to have offered him an improved contract, with reports that he could eventually agree to extend his deal.

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It was gathered that manager Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of Osayi-Samuel, who is a crucial member of his squad.

Barcelona interested in Osayi-Samuel

However, while the Nigerian star remains committed to Fenerbahce, reports have it that Barcelona are interested in a possible transfer.

The Catalan outfit are said to be preparing a potential swap deal that could see Ansu Fati move in the other direction.

Turkish outlet El Gol Digital reports via Ajansspor that Fenerbahce are looking at the possibility of signing Ansu Fati during the January transfer window.

And now, efforts are being made to use such an opportunity to negotiate for Osayi-Samuel in a potential swap deal.

Soccernet reports that Barca's sporting director, Deco, is also impressed with the versatility of the Nigerian player.

Osayi-Samuel has made 13 appearances for Fenerbahce this season and has shown his ability to excel in multiple positions.

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Should the Turkish club reject the proposed swap deal, Barcelona may have to wait until the end of the season to sign Osayi-Samuel for free.

Victor Boniface parties amid injury

Briefly News earlier reported that Victor Boniface, currently sidelined due to injury, is making the most of his time off by mingling with Nigerian celebrities in the Netherlands.

Despite being under investigation at Bayer Leverkusen and facing potential trouble with German traffic authorities over a driving offence, the striker attended a concert by Nigerian star Davido and was spotted with Cubana Chief Priest.

Boniface is not expected to return to action until the new year, as confirmed by Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso following the international break.

Source: Legit.ng