Mali-France centre-forward Lassine Sinayoko is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League side Leeds United, with the 26-year-old currently on the books of French club AJ Auxerre.
The Auxerre No 10, valued at €10.00m on Transfermarkt, has emerged as a potential attacking option for Leeds, who are monitoring his situation in Ligue 1. The move remains at rumour stage, with the probability of a deal being completed listed only as “?” and no agreement in place between the clubs.
Sinayoko, born in Bamako on 8 December 1999 and standing 1.86m tall, operates primarily as a centre-forward and is right-footed. He holds both Malian and French nationality and has developed his career in France with Auxerre, where he has become a physical presence at the top end of the pitch.
The forward’s contract situation is unclear, with no publicly listed expiry date, raising the possibility that he could move closer to free-agent status if no extension is agreed. That uncertainty has added to speculation over a potential summer switch and the type of fee Auxerre might demand, given his current €10.00m market valuation.
Leeds’ interest comes with the club again looking to reinforce their attack ahead of the new campaign, with Sinayoko viewed as a profile capable of adapting to English football. Recent performances for Auxerre in Ligue 1 have underlined his growing importance, though detailed statistics and a confirmed standout fixture – including opponent, date, scoreline and an individual display – have not been formally reported in the available data.
With Auxerre facing a decision over whether to cash in on one of their more valuable assets, and Leeds weighing up the financial and sporting risk, any move for Sinayoko could prove a pivotal moment, either propelling him into the Premier League spotlight or consolidating his status as a leading forward in French football if he stays.
