Ghana's Abdul Salis Samed draws interest from EPL clubs
18th February 2024
Black Stars midfielder Abdul Salis Samed has garnered attention from several English Premier League clubs due to his exceptional performances in the French Ligue 1 with RC Lens since his arrival from Clermont Foot in 2022.
The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has been instrumental in Lens' midfield, catching the eye of clubs such as Brighton, Wolves, and Fulham.
Samed is currently tied to RC Lens under a long-term contract until 2028, making any potential transfer a significant financial commitment for interested English clubs.
The outcome of potential negotiations between Lens and the EPL clubs, coupled with Samed's openness to a move, will heavily influence the possibility of a transfer.
A product of the JMG Academy in 2021, Samed has swiftly risen to prominence as one of the top defensive midfielders in the French Ligue 1 in recent years.
He enjoyed regular playing time at Clermont Foot before his move to Lens, contributing to their qualification for European football by securing a second-place finish behind PSG last season.
Samed also represented the Ghanaian national team in the 2022 World Cup and the recently concluded 2023 AFCON, further solidifying his status as a rising talent in African football.