Crystal Palace is seeking a dynamic striker to lessen their reliance on Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was responsible for a significant portion of the team's goals this season. The club's management has identified 26-year-old Malian forward Lassine Sinayoko, an international with 30 caps and 10 goals for his country, as an ideal candidate to make the team more competitive, appreciating his dynamism, power, and style of play. Sinayoko is currently tied to his formative club, AJ Auxerre, with a contract running until June 2027.
He is the highest-paid player at the French club after receiving three contract extensions. Several other teams were reportedly interested in signing him last summer due to his work rate. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at 8 million euros, and his annual salary is 1,180,000 euros. In January 2026, his value was estimated between €10 million and €15 million, while in the summer of 2025, Auxerre reportedly rejected offers of up to €7 million.
