Lens look to sign Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana on loan

RC Lens have lodged a bid to sign Southampton winger Kamaldeen Sulemana (22) on loan, according to a report from Foot Mercato. 

The Ghanaian winger joined Southampton from Stade Rennais back in January 2023 for a €25m fee. Sulemana’s minutes have been limited this season for the Saints, who currently look on course for relegation from the Premier League. He has made just three starts in the league and Lens are looking to offer him a route out of Saint Mary’s.

Foot Mercato understands that that paid loan deal – with an option to make the move permanent – has been proposed by the Ligue 1 club. However, this has been rejected by the Premier League club, who are specific in their demands. Southampton would be open to selling Sulemana for a fee between €8-9m. They would also like a sell-on clause inserted into any deal. The player himself would be open to a move to the Stade Bollaert.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle