Devine Samuel Vitor Pereira Valerien Ismael Scott Parker, Leyton Orient Wolves Burnley Blackburn
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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Fri 4 July 2025 15:52, UK
Wolves, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers are eyeing moves for former Leyton Orient hot-shot Devine Samuel, sources have told Football Insider.
Samuel, 18, finished last season with a superb 20 goals and six assists before joining non-league Harrow Borough on loan towards the end of the campaign where he scored 10 goals in seven games.
The talented forward is available on a free transfer after failing to agree a new deal at Leyton Orient and Wolves, Burnley and Blackburn are among a host of clubs considering moves for the prolific forward.
Wolves looking to add to young talent
Having sold Matheus Cunha to Man United for £62.5million [Sky Sports], the Old Gold have shown their intent to add young talent this summer.
Fer Lopez joined Wolves from Celta Vigo in a deal worth £19m [BBC Sport], and their interest in Samuel shows the priority to keep adding youth to Vitor Pereira’s team.
The former Orient striker is yet to make a senior appearance in men’s football, but his stunning goal return at academy level has caught the eye.
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Whilst Samuel would be unlikely to be a part of the senior set-up right away, Wolves have shown a willingness to trust in young talent throughout the years.
Should the young forward make the move to Molineux, he would need to find a way of displacing first-choice striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, making a loan move for some experience a more likely scenario.
Devine Samuel Leyton Orient
Devine Samuel is in-demand after failing to agree a new contract with Leyton Orient.
Burnley and Blackburn ideal landing spots for Devine Samuel
Wolves will be an alluring prospect for the young striker, given their recent history as an established Premier League side.
However, Burnley and Blackburn may be able to offer a more concrete path to first-team football.
The Clarets have just been promoted back to England’s top-flight, but past Zian Flemming, Scott Parker‘s options at number nine are limited.
Blackburn, meanwhile, cannot offer Premier League football, but that would play into Samuel’s favour when it comes to earning a starting spot.
Valerien Ismael’s side finished two points outside the playoff places, and will be keen to add to the French manager’s options this summer in a bid to make a push back to top-flight football after a 13-year absence.
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