Mbaye Niang, a Franco-Senegalese forward, is poised to join Sampdoria after being a free agent following his departure from Wydad Casablanca, a Moroccan club where he played 8 games and scored 2 goals. He is anticipated to arrive in Genoa for medical examinations and signing. If all goes well, he will train at Bogliasco to be prepared for the match against Cesena. The agreement between Niang, Sampdoria, and his agent Crescenzo Cecere includes a contract until June, with an option for another season, which will be automatically triggered if the team is promoted to Serie A. Niang reportedly opted for Sampdoria over other interested clubs such as Metz, influenced by Accardi's interest in having him at Empoli during the summer. The transfer was initially delayed due to Borini's situation.

M'Baye Niang is set to return to Italy to join Sampdoria. The move is intended to bolster the team's attack and enhance their standings in Serie B. According to Sky Sport, Sampdoria has reached a total agreement with Niang, who recently concluded his stint in Morocco with Wydad Casablanca after participating in only 8 league matches and scoring 2 goals. Niang is anticipated to arrive in Genoa to sign a six-month contract, which includes an option that becomes obligatory if the team secures promotion to Serie A. This transfer also reunites Niang with sporting director Pietro Accardi, with whom he collaborated at Empoli last year.