Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has denied cajoling compatriot Bright Osayi-Samuel to leave Fenerbahce and join him at Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n Osayi-Samuel\u2019s next move has been one of the hottest topics in Turkish football in recent months. This is as he has refused to sign a contract extension at Fenerbahce, even with his deal set to expire at the end of the season.<\/p>\n The Nigerian defender has been heavily linked with Fenerbahce\u2019s near neighbors Galatasaray. There have also been rumours that Osimhen has been talking to Osayi-Samuel to convince him to join Galatasaray.<\/p>\n However, Osimhen has now denied such rumours. After Galatasaray\u2019s 2-1 win<\/a> over Goztepe on Saturday, he was queried on the issue, and he revealed that he has never had such conversation with Osayi-Samuel.<\/p>\n \u201cI didn\u2019t have a conversation with him (Osayi-Samuel) about such. He\u2019s my friend, but no,\u201d Osimhen said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Victor Osimhen, Osayi Samuel ile g\u00f6r\u00fc\u015ft\u00fc\u011f\u00fc iddialar\u0131na yan\u0131t verdi.<\/p>\n \ufe0fTar\u0131k Z. Akan \/ SABAH Spor \u00d6zel pic.twitter.com\/Q9aGrIc8Vm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sabah Spor (@sabahspor) January 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As it stands, Osayi-Samuel will be free to leave Fenerbahce in the summer. There are already speculations that he could move to the Premier League, with Crystal Palace heavily involved.<\/a><\/p>\n Now that the 27-year-old defender is in the final six months of his contract, he can start talking to suitors. Hence, in the coming months, Osayi-Samuel\u2019s next destination should be known.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1054886355-200x300.jpg\")
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