FC Basel has confirmed that Ivorian winger Bénie Traoré, 23, is negotiating a move abroad, having been given leave from the club and missing the start of training. A list of five interested clubs was recently mentioned in Africa, including 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 the Ivorian. FC Basel seeks to receive a fee in the double-digit millions for the player. Traoré joined Basel in July 2024 and his contract runs until June 2028. In the 2025/2026 domestic league season, he scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists in 30 appearances. He has been capped 7 times for the Ivory Coast. His current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt.