HITC Sport understands Sunderland and Brighton are both considering a move for the Blackpool youngster.
Sunderland and Brighton and Hove Albion are among a number of clubs chasing highly-rated Blackpool winger Bright Osayi-Samuel, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Osayi-Samuel is regarded as one of the best young talents in the Football League after catching the eye at Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool’s Bright Osayi-Samuel celebrates scoring a goal
Osayi-Samuel has already made over 50 appearances for Blackpool in his fledgling career, despite stil only being 19.
The winger burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old making his first-team debut for Blackpool in the Championship in the 2014/15 season, making six appearances under Lee Clark.
The skilful attacker went on to establish himself as a regular last season in the Blackpool team in League One under new manager Neil McDonald, featuring in 26 games in all competitions.
Blackpool’s Bright Osayi-Samuel celebrates scoring
The Nigerian-born star has continued to flourish this season under Gary Bowyer with two goals in 26 appearances and scouts from higher up the football ladder have been flocking to Bloomfield Road to keep tabs on Osayi-Samuel.
Osayi-Samuel’s suitors are expected to watch him in FA Cup action against Championship side Blackburn Rovers this weekend as they weigh up moves for him before the close of the transfer window.
Blackpool are reluctant to lose Osayi-Samuel, but are bracing themselves for bids in the winger before next week’s deadline.
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