Arsenal linked with Ousmane Diomande

Arsenal are interested in signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon, according to Fichajes. The report has claimed that Arsenal have long shown interest in Diomande, and that the North London club are now keen on the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international centre-back.

Ousmane Diomande joined Sporting Lisbon in January 2023 from Midtjylland. The teenager has established himself as one of the best young centre-backs in Europe. Diomande has scored one goal and given one assist in six Portuguese Primeira Liga and has scored one goal in one UEFA Europa League match.

Arsenal are fifth in the Premier League table at the moment with 14 points from six matches, four points behind leaders and defending champions Manchester City. Meanwhile, Sporting Lisbon currently find themselves at the top of the Portuguese Primeira Liga table with 16 points from six matches, level on points with second-placed FC Porto.