Galatasaray has initiated a move for Lens player Samson Baidoo. It is reported that the club is acting on a list of targets provided by coach Okan Buruk. It is said that the French team is unwilling to let the 22-year-old Austrian defender depart unless a record-breaking offer is made for him. Baidoo joined Lens in July 2025 and has a contract until 2030. His current market value is €25.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, he made 23 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. The defender, who has 15 caps for Austria U21, has also been linked with clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Inter, and Juventus.