In the wake of a stellar performance at the recent African Cup of Nations, where he became the first Guinean player since Pascal Feindouno in 2006 to score three goals in a single edition, Mohamed Bayo has attracted interest from English club Crystal Palace. Currently on loan to Le Havre AC until the end of the season, Bayo’s future at Lille appears uncertain, where he is under contract until June 2027.
Crystal Palace, on the lookout for attacking talent for the upcoming season, has reportedly set its sights on the 25-year-old Guinean international.
During the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Bayo’s standout performances drew the attention of the Premier League side, who have been closely monitoring his progress.
Bayo’s journey in the footballing world includes a notable transfer to Lille from Clermont Foot in 2022, amounting to 14 million euros (approximately 9.2 billion FCFA).
The talented striker, under contract with the Mastiffs until June 2027, boasts a market value of 6 million euros (4 billion FCFA) on Transfermarkt. His annual salary in France is reported to be 720,000 euros (468,000,000 FCFA).
In the current season with Le Havre AC, Bayo has continued to shine, contributing four goals and one assist in 14 appearances across various competitions.
However, the Guinean forward is not short of suitors, with interest also coming from several other European clubs, including Eintracht Frankfurt, Hertha Berlin, Vfb Stuttgart, Fulham, West Ham, Brentford, Cadiz, Las Palmas, Granada, AS Roma, Lazio, Fiorentina, AC Milan, Napoli, Bologna, and Sassuolo.
As the transfer window approaches, the race for Bayo’s signature is likely to intensify.
