Bamba Dieng, a 26-year-old Senegalese international, is a free agent after his time at FC Lorient, and numerous clubs are interested in him. The Russian teams Krasnodar FC and Zenit Saint Petersburg are in negotiations with the striker's representative. A source described as being very close to the player has stated that a transfer to Al Shabab was not completed and that discussions with an unnamed Italian club are very advanced. Dieng has also previously been approached by the Italian clubs Bologna, Torino FC, and Lazio Rome. Other European clubs are also interested in the player, including Hull City, Wrexham AFC, Amed SK, Samsunspor, Trabzonspor, Sevilla FC, Valencia CF, Real Betis, Hoffenheim, St. Pauli, and SC Freiburg. The striker has 24 caps and has scored 2 goals for Senegal. His last transfer was in January 2023 for a reported €7 million, and Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €15 million.