FC St. Pauli eye move to sign Malian forward Lassine Sinayoko

German side FC St. Pauli are interested in signing Mali forward Lassine Sinayoko this summer.

The club has been busy this transfer window but is reportedly looking at making a few more additions before the window shuts.

According to French outlet L’Équipe, St. Pauli have submitted an opening bid of €4 million plus an additional €1 million in bonuses for Sinayoko, currently playing for Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre.

However, the initial offer has been rejected. Dinamo Moscow also had a €6 million bid turned down by the French club, indicating that Auxerre are holding out for a higher fee.

Despite the setback, St. Pauli are reportedly ready to return with an improved offer. If a deal is struck, it would mark a historic moment for the club, surpassing the club’s record signing of Joel Chima Fujita, who was brought in for approximately €3.5 million just weeks ago.

A move for Sinayoko would underline St. Pauli’s ambition as they prepare for life in Germany’s top flight.