A large group of European clubs, including the Italian side Atalanta, are monitoring 21-year-old French Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou. There is widespread interest in the player, including from several Premier League clubs. It is reported that Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Fulham, and Brentford watched the centre-back in 2026. Chelsea's owners, BlueCo, and Manchester City's parent company, City Football Group, have also been monitoring him. In France, Paris Saint-Germain are aware of Ganiou's potential, while Marseille and Monaco are also tracking him. Other interested parties include the Italian club Como and the German sides Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Ganiou signed a new four-year contract with Lens this summer. He joined Lens in July 2025 and has five caps for the France U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €30.00M.