RC Lens summer signing Mamadou Sangare, who is a revelation of this start to the Ligue 1 season, is already attracting three Premier League heavyweights.
Nobody expected to see RC Lens as Ligue 1's autumn champions, but it has nevertheless happened. The Sang et Or have had a magnificent start to the season and have a one-point lead over PSG after 16 matchdays. A success to the credit of Pierre Sage, the senior players who are stepping up, but also the recruits who have delivered straight away.
Manchester United and Chelsea tracking Mamadou Sangare
This is notably the case with Mamadou Sangare. The Mali midfielder arrived this summer from Rapid Vienna for €8m (£6.8m). The 23-year-old player immediately established himself as an undisputed starter in the northern midfield. He has thus played 15 league matches, including 14 as a starter.
His AFCON departure with Mali will hit Lens in the coming weeks, whilst his name is already beginning to circulate in the market ahead of the winter transfer window opening. Indeed, according to TEAMtalk, Mamadou Sangare is in the sights of Manchester United, who want to rebuild their midfield during the next transfer window. Chelsea and Tottenham are also eying the young midfielder. We can also add West Ham to this list.
Lens shut the door on winter transfer window departure
The Lens sensation has caught the eye of English clubs, who are closely following his progress and believe his physical and technical qualities are suited to the Premier League. Even though the Mali international only joined Lens last August and has a contract until June 2030 with the Ligue 1 leaders, these four sides could well spring into action as early as this winter in this case.
However, according to the same source, the Artois club are not yet ready to open the door to their midfielder's departure, who will surely be important in the title battle in the French league. Thus, a transfer this winter seems almost improbable, but suitors are already circling for Mamadou Sangare, who has all the makings of RC Lens' future jackpot.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
