Malian offensive midfielder Seydou Dembélé is the subject of interest from several major European clubs, including RB Salzburg, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, and Chelsea. Chelsea has submitted an offer of €1.5 million. Balla Sanogo, the sporting director of the Africa Foot academy, expressed the view that Salzburg would be a beneficial option for the player's development, and mentioned the strong relationship between the Jean-Marc Guillou academy and the Austrian club. He voiced concern that at Chelsea, it might take a long time for Dembélé to play, and that a move there could hinder his progress unless he is loaned to a feeder club.