Lens's 22-year-old Austrian defender Samson Baidoo, who has previously been linked with Inter and Borussia Dortmund, is being monitored by Juventus. The Italian club has noted the 2004-born player's name and scouted him closely, while Aston Villa is also monitoring him. Juventus has a good relationship with Baidoo's agency, Sport Cover, and his agent Meissa N’Diaye, who also represents Boga and Khephren Thuram. The club is expected to meet with the agent soon to discuss Boga. Baidoo, who has 15 caps for Austria's U21 team, has a contract until 2030 and has scored two goals in 19 Ligue 1 appearances this season. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €25 million. In March 2026, Lens's asking price was reportedly between €45 million and €55 million.