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Mamadou Sangare Transfer from Lens to Manchester United
In June, FootMercato linked Mamadou Sangare with both Manchester United and Liverpool. Manchester United's sporting director Jason Wilcox overlooked Mamadou Sangare. Manchester United were seeking to operate in the €40-50m price range, similar to their unsuccessful deal for Ederson. Sangare left for a fee within that bracket.
In June, FootMercato linked Mamadou Sangare with both Manchester United and Liverpool. Manchester United's sporting director Jason Wilcox overlooked Mamadou Sangare. Manchester United were seeking to operate in the €40-50m price range, similar to their unsuccessful deal for Ederson. Sangare left for a fee within that bracket.
According to Team Talk, Manchester United conducted extensive scouting of Mamadou Sangare ahead of the summer window and have maintained an interest as his future has become the subject of increasing scrutiny.
According to Team Talk, Manchester United conducted extensive scouting of Mamadou Sangare ahead of the summer window and have maintained an interest as his future has become the subject of increasing scrutiny.
According to a recent statement by The Athletic, Mamadou Sangaré is a type of player who could be at a Premier League club for two years before receiving a valuation of over £60 million upon an enquiry from United. Red Bull Salzburg brought Sangaré to Europe, and he was repeatedly loaned to clubs in Austria and Belgium prior to a permanent move to Rapid Wien in 2024. A year later, Lens signed him, and he was part of the team that achieved a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de France in the previous season. It is estimated in reports that he is available for a price of approximately £34 million ($45 million).
According to a recent statement by The Athletic, Mamadou Sangaré is a type of player who could be at a Premier League club for two years before receiving a valuation of over £60 million upon an enquiry from United. Red Bull Salzburg brought Sangaré to Europe, and he was repeatedly loaned to clubs in Austria and Belgium prior to a permanent move to Rapid Wien in 2024. A year later, Lens signed him, and he was part of the team that achieved a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de France in the previous season. It is estimated in reports that he is available for a price of approximately £34 million ($45 million).
Manchester United is preparing an offer to sign Mamadou Sangaré, who is a recent winner of the Coupe de France. The club has identified a need to recruit at least two midfielders, and possibly a third, and is interested in Sangaré due to his profile, evolution, and potential for progression. No firm offer has yet been made. More than ten European clubs, including several from the Premier League, are interested in the midfielder. RC Lens is aware that it will be very difficult to retain him. The expected transfer fee may rise beyond 40 million euros, which is his estimated value on Transfermarkt.
Manchester United is preparing an offer to sign Mamadou Sangaré, who is a recent winner of the Coupe de France. The club has identified a need to recruit at least two midfielders, and possibly a third, and is interested in Sangaré due to his profile, evolution, and potential for progression. No firm offer has yet been made. More than ten European clubs, including several from the Premier League, are interested in the midfielder. RC Lens is aware that it will be very difficult to retain him. The expected transfer fee may rise beyond 40 million euros, which is his estimated value on Transfermarkt.
RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare is on United's shortlist for the summer transfer window. The Touchline reports that United are working on a deal for Sangare. The club is said to be willing to pay up to £35m (€40m) for the Mali international.
RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare is on United's shortlist for the summer transfer window. The Touchline reports that United are working on a deal for Sangare. The club is said to be willing to pay up to £35m (€40m) for the Mali international.
Manchester United are considered frontrunners to sign RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare. According to sources close to the player, he is excited by the prospect of joining Manchester United and sees it as the ideal step to advance his career. Manchester United's interest has recently intensified, and the club views Sangare as a cost-effective midfield reinforcement under Ruben Amorim. Lens are reluctant to sell mid-season due to their title push. His market value is rising to approximately €15m, and a substantial bid could persuade Lens to sell. Sangare’s upcoming participation in the Africa Cup of Nations with Mali could delay formal bids until mid-January, but it is expected that offers will follow swiftly.
Manchester United are considered frontrunners to sign RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare. According to sources close to the player, he is excited by the prospect of joining Manchester United and sees it as the ideal step to advance his career. Manchester United's interest has recently intensified, and the club views Sangare as a cost-effective midfield reinforcement under Ruben Amorim. Lens are reluctant to sell mid-season due to their title push. His market value is rising to approximately €15m, and a substantial bid could persuade Lens to sell. Sangare’s upcoming participation in the Africa Cup of Nations with Mali could delay formal bids until mid-January, but it is expected that offers will follow swiftly.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, and Chelsea are also monitoring the 23-year-old Malian international. Sangare joined Lens in August 2025 and is under contract with the club until 2030. In the current Ligue 1 season, he has contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in 15 appearances.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, and Chelsea are also monitoring the 23-year-old Malian international. Sangare joined Lens in August 2025 and is under contract with the club until 2030. In the current Ligue 1 season, he has contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in 15 appearances.
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