Diafra Sakho Attracts Interest from Top Clubs Following Impressive Season
Senegalese striker Diafra Sakho is enjoying a standout season that has caught the attention of several top clubs, with his performances in Ligue 2 earning him a host of suitors. The Metz forward, who has scored 19 goals this campaign, played a pivotal role in helping the club secure promotion to Ligue 1.
Among the clubs interested in Sakho is Olympique de Marseille, who are reportedly targeting the 24-year-old to bolster their attacking options ahead of the upcoming season. With a lack of a reliable goalscorer when André-Pierre Gignac is unavailable, Marseille is eager to strengthen their strike force, and Sakho has emerged as a viable option, according to La Provence.
Sakho’s impressive displays have not gone unnoticed on the international stage, with a number of prominent European clubs also keeping tabs on him. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool are all said to have scouted the striker, with each club intrigued by his goal-scoring ability and consistent performances for Metz this season. The Daily Mail reports that Wigan, currently in the midst of a promotion battle in the Championship, have also shown interest, with the club sending their head of recruitment to observe Sakho in action.
Furthermore, Turkish club Trabzonspor has reportedly joined the race, with the Turkish daily Sabah stating that one of their scouts was in attendance for Metz’s recent 3-0 loss to Auxerre. The Süper Lig side is said to be willing to offer €2 million for Sakho, though Metz is believed to be holding out for at least €5 million for their prized forward.
As Sakho’s future continues to be the subject of speculation, it remains to be seen where he will end up this summer, with several top clubs vying for his signature.
