While Brest had shown interest in Souleymane Faye, FC Lorient is expected to finalize the signing of the 23-year-old Senegalese winger from Sporting CP imminently. The clubs have agreed on a loan with a purchase option set at €6.5 million, which is slightly more than the €6 million Sporting had paid to acquire him from Grenade. Faye, who has one cap for Senegal, joined Sporting in January 2026 and made 5 appearances for the club in the Liga Portugal last season. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.00m.