Sambou Soumano, a 25-year-old Senegalese forward, had previously attracted interest from several English clubs, including Burnley, Brentford, and Sunderland. The player's contract with FC Lorient is ending this summer, and he is now being targeted by Championship club Bristol City. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m. During the summer 2025 window, Lorient's asking price was reportedly around five million pounds. In that same window, the club rejected bids of around €6 million from both Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City.