Lens Target Chelsea’s Malang Sarr as New Centre-Back

Vishal Bhawani July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Chelsea Transfers Live

French club Lens have shown strong interest in signing Malang Sarr from Chelsea.

Initial talks have taken place between the clubs and Chelsea and they are open to letting the defender leave. The final decision rests with Sarr and his representatives.

According to Mohamed Toubache-Ter, Lens see Sarr as a key addition to their defense.

🟡🔴 Lens have concrete interest in Malang Sarr as new centre back, initial talks took place.

Chelsea are prepared to let him leave, deal depends on player side — but Lens are interested as @MohamedTERParis reports. pic.twitter.com/O7ber7qXiU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2024

Sarr who spent the last season on loan is one of several players Chelsea are looking to offload as new manager Enzo Maresca begins to shape his squad.

With pre-season training just starting Maresca faces the challenge of trimming a bloated squad that includes numerous returning loanees.

As Chelsea prepares for their upcoming tour in America decisions about player futures are imminent. For Sarr, a move to Lens could provide regular playing time and a fresh start in Ligue 1.