Weighed down by a multitude of injuries at the center forward position and a certain lack of talent in the sector, RC Lens should try to secure the services of a new attacker this winter. The lucky one could be Lassina Traoré, Shakhtar Donetsk striker.
Another Burkinabè international at RC Lens?
In September, RC Lens had Wesley Saïd, Martin Satriano, Rémy Labeau-Lascary, M'Bala Nzola and even Florian Sotoca in its ranks to take on the role of center forward. Three months later, the first three cities are out of the game – at least until the spring for Satriano and Labeau-Lascary -, when Sotoca's profile does not seem suited to a single-point system like the current 4-2 -3-1. Thus, RC Lens should start looking for a new name to breathe Nzola, who also does not give complete satisfaction because of a certain technical waste in front of the goals despite significant participation in the game.
With this in mind, the Lensois board, which prioritizes sales during this winter transfer window, would have checked the name of Lassina Traore according to information fromAfricafoot. The Sang et Or would not be the only ones on the scene since Reims is also in the running to try to attract the Shakhtar Donetsk striker, scorer of 3 goals in 18 matches this season, while Flemish is also on the case according to the Brazilian press. RC Lens would be ready to activate the release clause of the 23-year-old center forward, the amount of which is however not specified.
Arriving in Ukraine in the summer of 2021 after failing to make an impact with Ajax, the Burkinabè international – like a certain Hervé Koffiannounced as the starter this Sunday evening against PSG – is under contract with his club until 2026 and is valued at 5 million euros by the specialized site Transfermarkt.
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