Promotion candidates Newcastle United are exploring ways to sign Nigerian wonderkid Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of the summer transfer window.

Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that the Magpies have scouted the Blackpool winger on more than one occasion this season and have made preliminary contact with his camp.

Newcastle United face competition from Championship clubs Brighton and Hove Albion and Aston Villa for Osayi-Samuel’s services.

Born in Nigeria 19 years ago, the exciting winger has committed his international future to the Super Eagles ahead of the Three Lions, and he is eager to  move to a club higher up the league system to realize his ambition of turning out for the three-time African champions.

Osayi-Samuel has been one of the shining lights in Blackpool this season, scoring 5 goals in 36 games across all competitions.

Igho Kingsley

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