Mamour Ndiaye: Saint-Étienne linked with move for Sarpsborg’s Senegal goalkeeper

Senegal goalkeeper Mamour Ndiaye of Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08 is being linked with a move to French club Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2.

The 20-year-old, who was born in Dakar on 22 October 2005 and stands at 1.90m, is currently valued at €1.20m and plays as a right-footed goalkeeper for Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien. According to transfer listings, the potential switch to Saint-Étienne remains at an unspecified probability, marked only as “?”, underlining that talks are at the speculative stage.

Ndiaye’s contractual situation in Norway is unclear, with no confirmed expiry date for his deal at Sarpsborg 08. That ambiguity has fuelled suggestions that the player could become available at relatively low cost in a future window, or even move on as a free agent should his contract be close to running down, making him an intriguing option for the French side.

The Senegalese stopper, who wears the No 1 shirt at Sarpsborg, has been developing in the Norwegian top flight, with his performances in the Eliteserien drawing increased attention. Recent data lists Sarpsborg 08 as both his current club and national-team-level affiliation, underlining that he is still in the early stages of his professional and international pathway rather than an established senior Senegal cap.

Ndiaye has featured regularly for Sarpsborg across the current campaign, including a recent league outing in the Eliteserien in which Sarpsborg faced domestic opposition and the young goalkeeper again underlined his status as first choice. While detailed statistics from that specific match are not publicly outlined in the data, his continued selection in goal points to a growing trust in his shot-stopping and aerial ability.

With Saint-Étienne rebuilding in Ligue 2 and tracking emerging talent, a move to France would represent a significant next step for Ndiaye. If the transfer materialises, it could accelerate his development, raise his profile in European football and potentially place him on a clearer pathway towards full international recognition with Senegal.