Italian-Ivorian second striker Mohamed Alì Zoma of 1.FC Nuremberg is being linked with a summer move to French Ligue 1 side Lens.
The 22-year-old, who plays primarily as a second striker and wears the number 23 shirt for the 2. Bundesliga club, has been assigned a transfer probability of 11% in the latest market listings, underlining that talks remain at a speculative stage rather than an advanced negotiation.
Zoma, valued at €8.00m on Transfermarkt, is attracting attention after emerging as one of Nuremberg’s more intriguing young attacking options in Germany’s second tier. Standing at 1.74m and preferring his right foot, he has been used in an advanced, support-striker role, operating off the main centre-forward.
Born in Merate on 15 December 2003, Zoma holds both Italian and Ivorian nationality, a dual status that could make him an interesting long-term asset for Lens as they continue to balance domestic and European ambitions. His current contract details at Nuremberg, including the expiry date, are not publicly confirmed, increasing outside speculation that a future free-agent scenario cannot be entirely ruled out if no extension is agreed.
Scouts from abroad have followed his performances in the 2. Bundesliga this season, with his recent outings for Nuremberg in 2026 monitored closely, although specific match-by-match data, including opponents, scorelines and individual contributions, has not been formally disclosed in the latest reports.
While there is no indication yet of an official bid from Lens, the link reflects the French club’s growing tendency to identify relatively affordable attacking talent from Germany, especially in the €8m value bracket that still allows room for resale profit.
If a move to Lens does materialise, it would mark Zoma’s first venture into a major top-flight league and could prove a decisive step in shaping his reputation and long-term potential at European level.
