ESTAC Troyes defender Sankhoun Diawara is a target for Rangers, who are closely monitoring the 20-year-old centre-back.

What's happening with Sankhoun Diawara?

The French outlet Foot Mercato reports that Rangers face competition from FC Basel for the France youth international.

Why it matters for ESTAC Troyes

ESTAC Troyes, who won promotion back to Ligue 1 in the 2025/26 season, still hopes to keep hold of a player who has been at the club since he was 14, with a contract running until 2027.

What comes next?

Sankhoun Diawara has no intention of extending his contract and will likely play no part in the club’s return to the top-flight, having made 17 appearances across all competitions for the senior team last season, scoring once in the Coupe de France and assisting another in the league, as ESTAC Troyes currently leads Ligue 2 by 5 points with 67 points from 34 games, recent form LWWWL, and a goal difference of +27 from 60 scored and 33 conceded.