Blackburn Rovers had proposed around €6 million for Sambou Soumano. The offer was structured as €2 million upfront with the remainder in installments. This offer was rejected.

Blackburn Rovers is showing strong interest in signing 24-year-old Senegalese forward Sambou Soumano, as reported by Alan Nixon. They are considered to have the best chances of completing the transfer. Their offer might include very attractive bonuses. Lorient is looking to get as high an offer as possible, with expectations of around five million pounds. Transfermarkt.com values Soumano at 2.5 million euros. The player's contract with Lorient runs until 2026, and other clubs, including Celtic and PAOK, have also been linked with a move.