Exclusive: More clubs join Crystal Palace in chase for Sporting star | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande continues to attract interest from England's Crystal Palace, at a time when Sporting is trying to finalize the renewal of the Ivorian center-back's contract. However, the London club is not the only one interested in Rui Borges' protégé, according to Leonino.

Our newspaper has learned that there are other clubs from the top half of the Premier League table keeping an eye on the 21-year-old footballer, notably Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, who may attempt a move for the player in the upcoming January transfer window.

However, the management, led by Frederico Varandas, does not consider letting go of the player unless the 80 million euro release clause is activated. In the last summer transfer market, the English club did not want to go beyond 55 million euros.

Nevertheless, the Alvalade club is in the process of renewing the defender's contract. On the table is the possibility of extending the contract from June 2027 to June 2030, with a salary increase. The release clause, however, is not expected to change.

This season, Ousmane Diomande – valued at 45 million euros – has played nine matches for Sporting: four in the Liga Portugal Betclic, three in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Super Cup. In total, the center-back has accumulated 677 minutes.

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