Foot Mercato reports that the Lens management is making multiple efforts to convince Malang Sarr to extend his contract. Jean-Louis Leca is personally conducting discussions with the player's entourage to try to reach an agreement. The club is relying on its sporting project and the prospect of playing in the Champions League to retain Malang Sarr. The financial limitations of RC Lens may be significant compared to the economic power of the Premier League.

Africafoot has reported that Malang Sarr is in advanced negotiations with RC Lens's management regarding a contract extension.

According to L'Équipe, the directors of Lens have publicly expressed their desire to keep Malang Sarr and have maintained regular contact with his representatives for weeks, within a strict financial framework. From a sporting perspective, Malang Sarr is considered the most important player to secure. He does not view his contract extension as a financial matter and is waiting to understand the future project before deciding. His gross monthly salary is above 100,000 euros. Malang Sarr arrived at Lens as a free agent from Chelsea last summer. Last summer, he could have joined Anderlecht and has been observed by various European clubs.