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Wolves, Coventry and Middlesbrough are plotting moves for Mali hot-shot Lassine Sinayoko to bolster their attacking options, sources have told Football Insider.<\/p>\n
Sinayoko impressed at last month\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations<\/a>, scoring three goals for Mali as they reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual winners Senegal<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old has also caught the eye for Auxerre<\/a> in Ligue 1<\/a> with six goals and two assists in 18 appearances, bringing him onto the radar of a number of clubs across Europe. <\/p>\n Sinayoko extended his contract until 2027 last week, but he is potentially available for around \u00a38million this month.<\/p>\n Wolves are looking at striking reinforcements<\/a> as a potential replacement for the in-demand Jorgen Strand Larsen<\/a>, while Coventry\u2019s strike duo Haji Wright and Ellis Simms are also attracting interest<\/a>, and Boro are keen to add to their firepower to boost their promotion bid.<\/p>\n Why Lassine Sinayoko is attracting attention<\/p>\n Sinayoko has been Mali\u2019s danger man for some time now, scoring three goals at the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time.<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n He did so in the 2023 edition of the tournament, and his goals again led his nation to the quarter-finals earlier this month.<\/p>\n Lassine SinayokoLigue 1 2025-26Appearances18Goals6Assists2Shots41Chances created21Duels won87<\/p>\n Sinayoko is a very active forward, always appearing ready to chase down a through ball or get on the end of a cross.<\/p>\n It is outside of the box where much of his best work comes, with the 26-year-old completing 21 dribbles in Ligue 1 so far this season, and winning 25 free kicks.<\/p>\n There is still questions to be asked about Sinayoko\u2019s goal-scoring capabilities \u2013 three of the striker\u2019s six Ligue 1 goals this season have come from the penalty spot. <\/p>\n But the forward will put himself in the right place to get chances, that is for sure.<\/p>\n Jorgen Strand Larsen interest continues to grow<\/p>\n Leeds United have emerged as a strong contender for Strand Larsen<\/a> in recent days, as transfer chiefs attempt to bolster Daniel Farke<\/a>\u2018s side.<\/p>\n The Norway international signed a new contract in the summer, but is now keen to leave the soon-to-be relegated Wolves<\/a>.<\/p>\n More years of Jorgen \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4<\/p>\n Jorgen Strand Larsen has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal at Molineux \u270d\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Wolves (@Wolves) September 19, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Nottingham Forest<\/a> and Crystal Palace<\/a> have also been linked with a move for the striker, but Leeds<\/a> appear to have raced to the front of the pack.<\/p>\n Wolves are expected to demand around \u00a340m for Strand Larsen, who is under contract until 2030.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n