Cheick Doucouré, who is having a great season with RC Lens, has caught the eye of several European teams, including Crystal Palace. Will he leave the Sang et Or during the next Mercato?
While there is a lot of focus on Seko Fofana and Jonathan Clauss, we forget that Cheick Doucouré is probably the most watched player of RC Lens, not to say coveted. The 22-year-old Malian midfielder is a shadowy figure who attracts a lot of attention.
His name has recently been linked with Ajax Amsterdam, but it is in England that he is being closely monitored. According to Goal.com, Crystal Palace are among the clubs interested in the Bamako native.
Indeed, the profile of Cheick Doucouré would please the coach of the Eagles, Patrick Vieira. It is said that contacts have already been made with the Malian’s entourage and representatives.
Cheick Doucouré, who is under contract until 2024 with RC Lens, is valued at 10 million euros by the website Transfermarkt. A sum well below the demands of the club. Indeed, one can legitimately assume that the board of Lens will refuse to negotiate below 25 million euros, or even more in case of European qualification.
