While the winter transfer window has just opened, several Senegalese footballers are coveted.
Kalidou Koulibaly back in Europe? Rumors about the departure of the defender from Al-Hilal are becoming more and more consistent. Despite the good performances of the Senegalese defender who helped his club win a series of trophies last year, including the Saudi Arabian championship, the National Cup, the Super Cup, he would be pushed out. The cause, Al-Hilal wishes to free up a foreign player place in order to be able to register Neymar. Returning from a long absence due to injury, the Brazilian is not yet registered in the Saudi Pro League. The Saudi Arabian champion, who does not plan to part with Yassine Bono, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Aleksandar Mitrović and Malcom, would have placed the Senegalese on the transfer list. Interested clubs rushed to offer the 2021 African champion a way out. Galatasaray, leader of the Turkish Super Lig, is on the starting blocks.
The Turkish team would not, however, want to bear transfer or loan costs. She is ready to cover part of the player’s salary. Its big rival in Istanbul, Fenerbahce, is also following the issue closely. Keita Baldé should also have a change of scenery. Currently in Türkiye, he is no longer in good spirits with his club, Sivasspor. The left winger is currently coveted by Montpellier which is struggling to stay in French Ligue 1. Keita Baldé knows France well where he played for Monaco, playing 60 games for 16 goals and 15 assists. Its integration into Hérault should therefore not pose a problem. The versatility of the Senegalese international, capable of playing in all positions in attack, appeals to the current coach of Montpellier, Jean-Louis Gasset.
Yehvann Diouf, who has just opted for the Senegal national team, is also on the cards for other teams. The 25-year-old goalkeeper shines in France. His high-level performances with 16 matches, 1440 minutes of play, 3 clean sheets, allowed him to be voted best player of the month for November by Reims supporters. Union Saint-Gilloise, in Belgian D1, intends to recruit the future “Lion” to concrete its defense. The ball is in the court of the Rémois who are fighting to move away from the relegation zone.
Like Kalidou Koulibaly, Sadio Mané could also leave Saudi Arabia to return to Europe. Inter Milan, competing in several competitions such as Serie A, the Champions League and the Club World Cup, would welcome the recruitment of the Senegalese striker. A substantial check would push the leaders of Al-Nassr to release the double African Ballon d’Or. A month ago, the Catalan media Sport already revealed the Nerazzurri’s interest in the 32-year-old striker.
