05.12.2025 16:41
Beşiktaş has put Lorient's forward Sambou Soumano on their agenda for the winter transfer period. The final decision regarding the Senegalese striker, who stood out with his performance in the match against Nice, will be made after Sergen Yalçın's report.
Preparing for the winter transfer period, Beşiktaş is conducting a wide-ranging scouting operation in Europe. After the Fatih Karagümrük match, Vice President Murat Kılıç announced that 4-5 reinforcements would be made to the team, while head coach Sergen Yalçın emphasized that the scouting team is working intensively.
In line with these efforts, it has been learned that the Beşiktaş scout, who followed the Lorient–Nice match on-site, provided a positive report on Sambou Soumano.
SOU MANO SHINED IN THE MATCH
According to A Spor's report, the Lorient striker who has entered Beşiktaş's radar drew attention with his performance in the Nice match. Soumano scored 2 goals in the match, which Lorient won 3-1, and played with an expected goals (xG) of 1.26, receiving full marks from the analysis teams. The final decision regarding the transfer will be shaped according to the report provided by head coach Sergen Yalçın.
A VERSATILE AND FAST FORWARD
24-year-old Sambou Soumano stands out especially for his speed, dribbling ability, and runs behind the defense. The Senegalese striker, who fits the profile of a modern center forward with his physical strength and pressing contribution, can also play as an attacking midfielder and on the wings when needed.
CONTRACT STATUS AND PERFORMANCE
Soumano's contract with Lorient will expire in June 2026, and his market value is reported to be 4 million euros. This season, the young forward has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in 14 matches in Ligue 1, finding the net against Rennes, Brest, and Nice; he also made assists in the matches against Lille and Monaco.