At just 21 years old, Samson Baidoo has unexpectedly become one of the most talked-about names on the European transfer market. A report from SportsBoom claims that several elite clubs are closely monitoring the RC Lens defender, with Manchester City, Liverpool FC, and Inter Milan all showing strong interest.
Lens, however, are not prepared to let him go cheaply — the French side is believed to be demanding somewhere between €45 million and €55 million.
The potential price tag is remarkable considering Baidoo only arrived in France this past summer from Red Bull Salzburg in a deal worth roughly €8 million. In just a few months, his value could increase several times over.
The defender from Graz has adapted quickly to life in Ligue 1. While Lens have since surrendered top spot in the standings to Paris Saint-Germain, Baidoo has remained one of the league’s standout young defenders. This season he has featured in 18 league matches, scoring twice and starting in 17 of those games.
