Bamba Dieng, a 26-year-old Senegalese forward, is a free agent after his time at FC Lorient. Russian clubs Krasnodar FC and Zénith Saint-Pétersbourg are interested in the player, and it is reported that negotiations are underway with his representative. A source described as being very close to the player stated that a transfer to Al Shabab was not completed and that discussions with an unnamed Italian club are very advanced. Three other Italian teams, Bologna, Torino FC, and Lazio Rome, have also made contact regarding Dieng. Additionally, other European clubs are interested in the striker, including Hull City, Wrexham AFC, Amed SK, Samsunspor, Trabzonspor, Sevilla FC, Valencia CF, Real Betis, Hoffenheim, St. Pauli, and SC Freiburg. Dieng has 24 caps and 2 goals for Senegal and a current Transfermarkt market value of €15.00m.