Arsenal Among Clubs Monitoring Sporting Lisbon’s Rising Star

In the ongoing summer transfer window, Arsenal has emerged as one of the clubs keeping a keen eye on Sporting Lisbon’s promising defender, Ousmane Diomande, as the young talent contemplates a potential move to the highly competitive Premier League.

Sources claim that Arsenal, alongside Manchester City and Newcastle, is actively “monitoring” Diomande’s progress. However, it is understood that the teenager is not currently viewed as an immediate priority for these clubs.

Regarded as one of Europe’s brightest prospects, the 19-year-old Diomande has garnered attention from various major leagues, with several clubs closely observing his development. Sporting Lisbon, however, is expected to stand firm and demand the full payment of his £68 million release clause should any club wish to secure his services.

Diomande’s existing contract with the Portuguese giants runs until 2027, affording them the luxury of time and minimal pressure to cash in on their prodigious talent, despite reports indicating his attraction towards the allure of the Premier League.

While Arsenal’s primary defensive target remains Ajax’s talented center-back Jurrien Timber, Diomande could potentially come into the equation if the former deal falls through. Alternatively, he may become a player of increased interest in the future as his career progresses.