Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, whose release clause is €80 million.
A report by O Jogo via Sport Witness has claimed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is pushing the Premier League club to sign talented young Ivorian defender Ousmane Diomande, who has an €80 million release clause in his contract with Sporting CP.
Ousmane Diomande: A Big Target For Mikel Arteta And Arsenal
Ousmane Diomande has established himself as a key player for the Portuguese club, and he is highly coveted across Europe, including from Arsenal. He could develop into a top-class player for Arsenal, and it remains to be seen whether the Gunners decide to make a move for him in the coming weeks.
The reported €80 million valuation seems quite expensive, and Diomande has done nothing to justify that price tag yet. However, there is no doubt that he is a prodigious talent with a bright future ahead of him, and he could justify the investment in the long run.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to take a gamble on him and pay a substantial amount of money for him. The Gunners need to bring in a quality central defender who can pair up with William Saliba at the heart of their defence in the long run.
Diomande would certainly be a superb acquisition, and he has the potential to develop into a world-class defender with the right coaching and guidance. Mikel Arteta has done well to nurture talented young players during his time at Arsenal, and he could help the Sporting CP defender fulfil his tremendous potential as well.
Arsenal managed to challenge for the league title last season, and they are currently second in the league table this term. It is evident that they can challenge for major trophies consistently now, and the Sporting CP defender will be attracted to the idea of playing for them.
It would be a major step up in his career and he would get to test himself in the Premier League. Regular football in England could accelerate his development as well. The player has been linked with other English clubs as well, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal can win the race for his signature.
