Trabzonspor targets Bamba Dieng in forward transfer drive

Turkish club Trabzonspor is intensifying its search for a new forward as negotiations over Felipe Augusto's possible move to Zenit progress. The club’s scouting department has short‑listed three players: Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng, currently a free agent after his stint with FC Lorient; Slovak forward Tomas Bobcek of Lechia Gdańsk; and Portuguese youngster Gustavo Varela, recently with Gil Vicente.

Dieng, 25, is highlighted for his versatility – capable of playing centrally or on the left – and his recent record of 16 goals and an assist in 26 matches. His free‑agent status has attracted interest from several European clubs, and Trabzonspor is evaluating his wage demands and potential transfer cost. The final decision will depend on how Felipe Augusto’s situation evolves, with the club prepared to act quickly on any of the three candidates.