Three English clubs want Diomande, Sporting send warning | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande continues to attract suitors in this summer transfer window, with the Premier League emerging as the most likely destination for the Sporting centre-back. While representing Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, the defender’s agents have been receiving several approaches from interested clubs seeking to learn the conditions of a possible transfer.

Leeds, Chelsea and Bournemouth are among the clubs keeping the closest watch on the Ivory Coast international. Contacts have been made through the player’s entourage, at a stage when no formal offers have yet arrived at Alvalade, but when the interest of the English clubs is becoming increasingly evident.

In the last few hours, Como’s name has also emerged. However, despite the ambition shown by the Italian club in this transfer window, Sporting’s officials believe the Italians do not have the financial capacity to compete for a player valued like Ousmane Diomande.

The 22-year-old defender recently renewed his contract with Sporting until 2030 and remains protected by an €80 million release clause. Even so, as has already happened with other important assets in the squad, Frederico Varandas is open to negotiating if an offer very close to that amount comes in.

Diomande is currently in the United States on duty with Ivory Coast. The African side began the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ecuador, although the Sporting centre-back remained on the bench. What is certain is that the tournament could serve as another shop window for a player who continues to attract the attention of several top European clubs.

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