Arsenal would have taken steps to recruit Ousmane Diomandeyoung and talented 20-year-old central defender of Elephants of Ivory Coastcurrently at Sporting Lisbon.
According to information from the English daily Metrothe prestigious London team, wishing to strengthen its defensive line, sees Diomande a player capable of providing the solidity and reliability sought by Mikel Arteta. However, the amount requested by Sporting could constitute a major obstacle.
Indeed, and since his arrival at Portugal in January 2023, the player trained atOlympic Sport Abobo in Ivory Coast quickly emerged as one of the pillars of the defense. In just one season he contributed decisively to the Portuguese championship title under the guidance of Reuben Amorim. His performances did not fail to capture the attention of major European clubs, notably Arsenalwhich is closely monitoring its development.
Ousmane Diomande: Sporting asks for €80M
However, Arsenal is not alone in the race. Chelsea and the Bayern Munich are also reportedly interested in the defender, which complicates the situation for the Gunners. Furthermore, the Sporting shows itself to be inflexible and has set a release clause of 80 million eurosa high amount which could deter certain clubs.
For now, the defensive rock of Elephants remains focused on its objectives with the Sporting. However, discussions around its future should gain intensity in the coming months.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will agree to make such an investment for a player who could become a major asset for the Ivorian selection and the London team.
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