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Arsenal have reportedly made a critical strategy to signal Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande. The 20-year-old Ivorian defender has rapidly risen by the ranks since becoming a member of Sporting in January 2023, establishing himself as probably the most thrilling younger centre-backs in European soccer.
His spectacular performances have attracted important curiosity from prime golf equipment throughout the continent. Diomande performed a key function in Sporting’s title-winning marketing campaign final season, making 26 appearances below then-manager Ruben Amorim, now at Manchester United.
Regardless of his comparatively latest arrival in Lisbon, hypothesis about Diomande’s future has intensified, suggesting a possible big-money transfer within the January switch window.
In keeping with Portuguese newspaper Report, Bayern Munich are thought-about frontrunners to safe Diomande’s companies, however Arsenal and Chelsea are additionally actively pursuing the defender. Whereas each London golf equipment made preliminary contact, Sporting swiftly rejected their gives.
Arsenal, nonetheless, have maintained their curiosity in Diomande for over a 12 months, and stay decided to signal him, having already seen a £30 million bid rejected final summer season.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in motion throughout the pre-season pleasant match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photograph by Jess Hornby/Getty Photos)
Diomande’s focus and launch clause
Diomande is conscious of the appreciable curiosity from numerous European golf equipment, however stays targeted on his present membership. Sporting CP are at the moment performing nicely of their title protection and his main focus stays on their continued success. Diomande has a formidable €80 million (£66 million) launch clause in his contract, which runs till 2027.
Sporting acknowledges that they’re unlikely to obtain a suggestion approaching that determine however acknowledge the potential for a big switch price.
Diomande’s agent, Luis Cassaiano Neves, has emphasised the participant’s contentment at Sporting CP, describing the membership as the best setting for his improvement.
He pressured Diomande’s dedication to Sporting’s goals this season, together with profitable the league title. Neves publicly acknowledged that Sporting is the place Diomande sees his current and future.
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