Crystal Palace are interested in RC Lens centre-back Samson Baidoo, according to journalist Ekrem Konur, who also reports that West Ham are pursuing the 21-year-old Austrian. Baidoo, whose market value is estimated at 8 million euros, is under contract with his current club until 2030. He joined the French club in July 2025 and has made 14 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist. Baidoo has also been capped 15 times for Austria's U21 team, scoring one goal.