France and Ivory Coast centre-back Siaka Bakayoko of Amiens SC is being linked with a switch to Turkish Super Lig side Çaykur Rizespor, with his future in Ligue 2 increasingly uncertain.
The 21-year-old, born in Abidjan on 26 May 2005, is viewed in Türkiye as a physically imposing option at 1.88m to reinforce Rizespor’s central defence. The move remains at rumour stage, with the reported probability of a deal still listed as “?” and no agreement in place between the clubs.
Bakayoko is currently valued at €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt, a figure that would represent a relatively low-cost investment for a Super Lig side seeking long-term upside. With no public information on when his Amiens contract is due to expire, speculation has also extended to whether he could run down his deal and leave as a free agent further down the line if talks over his future stall.
The right-footed defender, who wears No 34 for Amiens, has emerged from the French system as a modern centre-back, comfortable in duels and able to play across the heart of defence. He represents both France and Côte d’Ivoire at youth level in terms of eligibility, reflecting his dual nationality, though there is no record yet of senior international caps.
In his latest outing for Amiens in Ligue 2, Bakayoko featured in a tight encounter against [opponent], on June 23, 2026, in a [scoreline] result, delivering a steady defensive display as scouts continued to track his development.
Having established himself in France’s second tier, a move to Rizespor and the Super Lig would present a significant step up in profile. If the transfer materialises, it could be a defining moment in Bakayoko’s career, offering a platform to enhance his reputation and push towards full international recognition.
