The LOSC is active in the summer transfer market, despite the statements of President Olivier Létang that minimized the movements of outgoing players. The most persistent rumours concern Benjamin André, who allegedly expressed his desire to join the Paris FC. At the same time, the Lille club is particularly interested in Souléymane Sidibe, more commonly known as Sol Sidibe, an 18-year-old English midfielder currently playing in the Championship. This player, trained in Stoke City, has progressed rapidly and has already played 21 professional matches since 2023, distinguishing himself by his versatility, maturity and outstanding technical qualities.

Sol Sidibe, captain of England U18, is a midfielder capable of evolving in both sentinel and box-to-box positions. His profile is reminiscent of Carlos Baleba, a former LOSC player who now flourishes in the Premier League with Brighton. Sidibe’s progress has not gone unnoticed, and the LOSC, in search of dynamic reinforcements for its field environment, closely monitors his situation, according to journalist Marc Mechenoua. Northern leaders see it as a full potential in the medium term, capable of bringing both verticality and cohesion to the game of their team.

However, the LOSC is not alone in the race to acquire Sol Sidibe. Aston Villa, an English club renowned for its recruitment of young talent, is particularly interested and multiplies efforts to attract it to the Premier League. Dutch clubs such as Ajax Amsterdam and PSV Eindhoven, known for their expertise in the training and integration of young players, are also on the lookout, ready to offer him a development opportunity. Given the growing interest in Sidibe, his departure from Stoke City seems inevitable, leaving the choice of his next destination between League 1, an ambitious project in England or total football in the Netherlands.