Manisa FK have submitted a €1m offer for AC Ajaccio forward Ben Hamed Touré as the Turkish second-tier club seeks to bolster its attacking options.
According to Africafoot, negotiations between the two clubs are progressing positively, with Ajaccio reportedly open to sanctioning the 21-year-old’s departure despite his contract running until June 2026.
The offer marks a significant step in Manisa’s pursuit of the Ivorian striker, whose stock has been steadily rising in recent seasons.
Touré, who began his footballing journey at Lys Sassandra in Ivory Coast, moved to Ajaccio’s under-19 side in 2021 before earning a first professional deal in the summer of 2023.
While his senior experience remains limited, his potential and physical presence have caught the attention of scouts across Europe.
The Lopou-born forward is currently valued at €400,000 by Transfermarkt, meaning Manisa’s €1m proposal represents more than double his estimated market worth — an offer that may prove difficult for Ajaccio to refuse.
For Manisa FK, the move underlines their ambition to challenge for promotion from the TFF First League.
The club has been in search of a reliable goalscorer to lead their frontline, and Touré’s combination of pace, strength and finishing ability is seen as an ideal fit for their tactical approach.
Ajaccio, meanwhile, face a decision balancing sporting needs with financial opportunity.
Touré’s departure would create a gap in their forward line, but the proposed fee could be reinvested to strengthen other areas of the squad as they target a strong Ligue 2 campaign.
While no final agreement has yet been reached, the tone of discussions suggests progress on all sides.
Should the deal be completed, Touré would become one of the most notable signings in Manisa FK’s recent history and a potential key figure in their promotion push.
For the player himself, a move to Turkey could offer greater first-team opportunities and a new stage on which to showcase his talent, furthering his development in a competitive European league.
All eyes now turn to the coming days as talks continue, with both clubs aware that the window for a transfer could close as swiftly as it opened.
