RC Lens are close to finalizing a deal to sign RB Leipzig’s Amadou Haidara

The twenty-seven-year-old, who has not featured for his Bundesliga club this season, is reportedly completing a medical with the Ligue 1 leaders. A fee around €3 million including bonuses is expected to be finalized shortly.

Haidara no longer plays a role in Leipzig’s plans despite seven seasons of service and 222 competitive appearances for the German outfit. After making forty appearances last season, he was rumored to be on the verge of leaving during the summer. Although Haidara maintains a market value of €12 million, Leipzig appears satisfied to offload the veteran for a mere fraction of that value.

Since Haidara plays a vital role for the Malian national team and is due to report to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next week, all parties desire to get a deal done quickly.