Borussia Dortmund is one of several major European clubs monitoring the development of 21-year-old Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou. Interest in the centre-back also comes from the German side RB Leipzig, Italian clubs Atalanta and Como, and French teams Marseille and Monaco, while Paris Saint-Germain is also aware of his potential. From England, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Fulham, and Brentford watched the player during 2026. Furthermore, it is understood that Chelsea's owners, BlueCo, and Manchester City's parent company, City Football Group, have been monitoring him. The French youth international has five caps for the France U21 team, joined Lens in July 2025, and is under contract until 2030. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €30.00M.