According to Media Foot, Chelsea are extremely keen on signing Mamadou Sangare and are willing to propose a record offer for the RC Lens midfielder. Manchester United are also keen, but the Blues are willing to table a proposal that might end up suiting the French flyer’s ambitions.
RC Lens are having a tremendous season, with the club in the thick of a close battle with PSG for the Ligue 1 title. While their chances of winning the championship still exist, the success of this season — irrespective of winning the title — still brings the risk of losing key stars in the summer.
RC Lens have long contracts with many of their key stars, including dynamic midfielder Mamadou Sangare, with the Malian’s deal set to run until 2030. Hence, the French side have plenty of strength in negotiations as teams like Manchester United eye Sangare ahead of the summer.
Sangare, who signed from Rapid Vienna last summer for a paltry sum, could fetch the French side a significant profit. Manchester United held an interest before the January window and could stay attentive ahead of the summer. However, the Red Devils face the considerable challenge posed by Chelsea in this particular race.
Chelsea are expected to sign a new midfielder, with links to several high-profile players such as Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlovic. The Blues face a tricky window ahead — they may have the agenda of adding to their squad, but they also face the risk of losing key stars like Enzo Fernández should they miss out on Champions League football.
Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams is also a target, and now it appears Chelsea are pushing to get a deal in place for Sangare. The Blues have strong connections in France and could use that to broker a deal with RC Lens for the 23-year-old Ligue 1 midfielder.
The report stresses that Chelsea are prepared to make a €45 million bid for Sangare in an effort to seal an early agreement. The sum would represent a record sale for RC Lens, although the French club are also aware that keeping hold of the 23-year-old for one more season could result in an upgrade in his value.
Chelsea are reportedly considering signing Sangare and immediately loaning him back to RC Lens in an effort to continue his development at the French side. The Ligue 1 club, who are expected to play Champions League football next season, could consider the idea, but they are also weighing up the risks of keeping hold of Sangare for another season.
