This young player from Ivory Coast is coveted by big European teams including Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Arsenal.
The Gunners, who are looking for reinforcements for their defensive sector, have set their sights on Ousmane Diomande, a young 20-year-old central defender playing for Sporting Portugal.
Aware of the importance of such a profile to solidify his project, Mikel Arteta is ready to act quickly on the transfer market.
But the London club will face stiff competition, notably from Bayern Munich and Chelsea, who are also interested in the player.
Under contract until 2027 with Sporting, Diomande made an impression, notably during his recent performance in the Champions League against Manchester City.
This performance reinforced his status as a key player in Lisbon and justifies the termination clause set at 80 million euros by his club.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich will therefore have to be determined if they wish to bring the player from Ivory Coast, whose transfer could become one of the soap operas of the next transfer window.
For the moment, Sporting keeps control, but a departure of the player seems more and more probable. If the Portuguese club receives a good offer, they will let the player go.
