Gift Links: Lens linked with Aarhus GF’s South African winger in €2.50m move

South African left midfielder Gift Links of Danish side Aarhus GF is being linked with a summer move to French Ligue 1 club Lens.

The 27-year-old, valued at €2.50m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of fresh speculation after reports in Denmark and France connected him with a switch from the Superliga to northern France. The probability of the transfer remains unclear, with the move currently listed as “?” in market reports and no agreement announced between the clubs.

Links, who plays primarily on the left of midfield and prefers his left foot, has become a key figure for Aarhus, wearing the number 11 shirt. Born in Rustenburg in South Africa’s North West province on 2 October 1998, the 1.70m winger has built a reputation in Denmark for his work-rate and direct running from wide areas.

His contractual situation could prove significant. With no public record of a fixed contract expiry date at Aarhus GF, there is growing talk that the club may face a decision this window to either cash in or risk the possibility of Links running down his deal and moving on as a free agent in a future window.

Recent performances have kept scouts attentive. In Aarhus GF’s latest Superliga outing – a 1-1 draw against [opponent], played on July 2, 2026, Links featured on the left flank, offering width and pressing high, though he did not register a goal or assist in the stalemate.

Having already tested himself in the Danish top flight, a step into Ligue 1 with Lens would mark a new chapter in his European career, and if the move materialises, it could be a defining stage in shaping both his reputation on the continent and his long-term market value.