Lens centre-back Samson Baidoo is drawing serious interest from Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.
The 22-year-old has made 19 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring twice, having joined Lens from Salzburg last summer for a fee of around €8m (£6.9m).
Lens are enjoying a standout campaign, sitting second in Ligue 1, only one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain, with thanks to a stellar defensive record. Lens want to keep the Austria international, yet approaches this summer are anticipated, with Baidoo valued at in excess of €30m (£26m) after his performances this season.
Baidoo Eyed by Premier League and Euro Giants
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler
GIVEMESPORT sources understand that Premier League clubs are also tracking Baidoo, who is calm on the ball and capable of playing both sides.
Prior to Baidoo’s switch to Lens, Brighton and Bournemouth had both made enquiries. There is no indication yet as to whether either side will revisit their interest. Yet sources have told GIVEMESPORT that multiple English clubs have made initial calls ahead of the summer, even though the interest from Italy is more concrete at this stage.
Baidoo has Champions League football experience from his time at Salzburg. He made 72 appearances in all competitions for the Austrian club, and won one title in 2022/23.
With Baidoo still relatively new at Lens, and the Ligue 1 side set to qualify for the Champions League next season, staying for at least a further year is also not discounted.
Baidoo is also well contracted until summer 2030, leaving Lens in a strong position, while the player himself is not believed to be agitating for a move despite a growing number of elite clubs circling.
Baidoo has been a real difference maker this season for Lens as they look to get back in the Champions League for the first time since 2023/24. Lens average 2.7 points-per-game when Baidoo has played, while that number drops to 1.6 without him.