RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare could move to Brentford following a strong 2025-2026 season. The French and English clubs have been in negotiations for several weeks. It is reported that they are close to an agreement estimated at 48 million euros, though some final details still need to be settled. However, Crystal Palace has also shown interest in the 24-year-old Malian international and could make a higher bid.
In the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, Sangaré made 29 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists. The midfielder, who has 16 caps for Mali, is under contract until 2030 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €40.00m. A sale would represent a significant profit for Lens, who signed Sangaré from Rapid Vienne for 8 million euros the previous year. Between April and July 2026, reports indicated the asking price for Sangaré was €45-50 million. During that time, Chelsea was reportedly considering a €45 million bid and Manchester United a £34-35 million offer.
