Al Jazira had shown a willingness to offer 9 million euros for Simon Banza, but the striker expressed his reluctance to move there. The 29-year-old Congolese international, who was trained at Lens and moved to Braga in 2022, is no longer wanted at Braga despite having a contract that runs until 2027 with a release clause of €40 million. Despite his loan to Trabzonspor last season, where he achieved an impressive record of 22 goals in 37 matches, Banza is contemplating a return to Lens. However, an agreement between the clubs has not yet been reached, and with the transfer window nearing its closure, time is becoming a critical factor; Banza's market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt at €14 million.