FC Basel has confirmed that 23-year-old Ivorian winger Bénie Traoré is negotiating a transfer with a foreign club and has been released from training. Recently, five clubs were mentioned in Africa as being interested in the player: Borussia Mönchengladbach, Coventry City, Trabzonspor, New York Red Bulls, and RC Lens. The New York Red Bulls are now considered the most likely club to sign him. FC Basel is hoping to receive a transfer fee in the tens of millions for the transfer. Traoré, who joined Basel in July 2024, has a contract until June 2028 and has earned 7 caps for the Ivory Coast. In the 2025/2026 Super League season, he made 30 appearances, scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €8.00m.