Sporting know fee to replace Diomande with Ibrahima Ba | OneFootball

Ibrahima Ba is the player wanted to fill the gap left by Ousmane Diomande’s departure from Sporting. The Lions are negotiating the departure of the Ivory Coast international to Nottingham Forest and see the Famalicão player as their main option.

Just a few days ago, the centre-back was all but confirmed as a Strasbourg signing; however, the deal eventually fell through and the green-and-whites now have a 'clear path' to secure his transfer, something they intend to do fairly quickly.

According to the national press, the Senegalese defender, just 21 years old, had everything agreed with the French club, but he reportedly ended up failing his medical, allegedly due to after-effects of a meniscus problem in his left knee, which he underwent surgery for in 2025/26.

As reported by Record, Ibrahima Ba could end up costing Sporting’s coffers around €20 million and, in talks with Famalicão, Frederico Varandas’ SAD reportedly managed to get that reduced in exchange for keeping 15% of a future sale.

The deal for the player, who was also on Benfica’s radar in this transfer window, has started to take clearer shape over the last few hours. Even so, Sporting are proceeding cautiously due to Ibrahima Ba’s alleged physical issues.

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