Coventry City are interested in Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko, but face competition from Middlesbrough and Premier League side Wolves. All three clubs are planning a move for the 26-year-old Malian international forward. He was previously the subject of advanced discussions with Manchester United in December. Africa Foot reported at the time that a final agreement was close. A reduced-price deal was expected then because his contract was due to expire in June, but Sinayoko has since signed an extension until June 2027. The fee Auxerre might now ask for is unclear. His current market value is €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt. During the summer 2025 transfer window, Auxerre's asking price was reportedly €10 million, and a transfer to Lens for a reported €8 million was close to being completed but did not happen. The forward has 20 caps and 6 goals for Mali.