Clubs from France, Germany, and especially England are in regular contact with the entourage of Lassine Sinayoko, the 26-year-old Malian international centre-forward. From England, both Leeds United and Brighton have shown strong interest in the AJ Auxerre player. The situation has reportedly changed from last summer, when Auxerre rejected advances from RC Lens and extended Sinayoko's contract until 2027, as the player is now believed to be open to a new opportunity. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, Sinayoko made 32 appearances, scored 12 goals and provided 4 assists. He has earned 30 caps for Mali, scoring 10 goals. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €10.00m.