Arsenal are keen to bring Ousmane Diomande, having already made an approach for the Sporting CP defender, and Tottenham also keen.
According to TBR, Arsenal are interested in signing long-time defensive target Ousmane Diomande in future windows, and they have already made an approach. Sporting CP could potentially sell the centre-back for as little as £42 million, with Tottenham also keen.
Arsenal alert over Ousmane Diomande
Ousmane Diomande has become a crucial part of Ruben Amorim’s side since making his breakthrough for Sporting CP. With the manager’s departure to Manchester United, he has already seen links to the Red Devils. At the same time, other long-time admirers have been put on alert to the possibility of a January exit.
Diomande has shown enough promise that clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea will make enquiries for his signature. Sporting may not want to lose him as soon as January, but they might be open to talking to interested parties should they come up with a decent offer.
Diomande has a release clause worth £68 million, but the report states Sporting would be open to selling him for as little as £42 million. Hence, Arsenal are eager to make their presence felt, as the report states the Gunners have already approached only to see it knocked back by Sporting CP.
Arsenal are eager to strengthen their backline further. Diomande is seen as a perfect competitor to William Saliba, who does not have a cover at this point. The Gunners are expected to stay alert in the chase, as more clubs may enter the race for the defender as the race intensifies.
Tottenham interested in Diomande
Tottenham are also keeping close tabs on Diomande, as they could recruit a strong defender in future windows. Spurs are also reeling without a viable cover in one of the central positions at the back. However, the report states they are looking at the £42 million-rated Sporting CP star as a possible future replacement for Cristian Romero.
Spurs will have to find a way past all the other big clubs, including local rivals Arsenal, to get Diomande’s signature. The race is expected to be an intense one, as Diomande could even potentially move out in January, although the likelihood is that he leaves next summer.
