The 22-year-old Ivorian defender dreams of playing in England and Sporting would be open to negotiating a package below his buy-out clause. Arsenal, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are also interested in Diomande, who would require guaranteed playing time at Chelsea. The Blues have multiple defensive options including Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheampong and Mamadou Sarr, making any deal complex.
Chelsea Target Diomande Amid Defensive Needs
Chelsea have approached representatives of Sporting CP center-back Ousmane Diomande, who could leave this summer despite having a £70 million release clause in his contract.