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Forest close in on Ivory Coast defender Diomande

Forest close in on Ivory Coast defender Diomande

Summary

Nottingham Forest is close to signing Ousmane Diomande, a defender from Sporting Lisbon. The club’s new manager, Oliver Glasner, wants Diomande to join the team, and talks between the clubs are advanced but not final yet.

Key Facts

  • Ousmane Diomande is a 22-year-old defender who plays for Sporting Lisbon.
  • Nottingham Forest’s manager, Oliver Glasner, is very interested in signing Diomande.
  • Diomande has a release clause of £68.2 million, but Forest hopes to pay less.
  • Glasner previously tried to sign Diomande for Crystal Palace.
  • Diomande has played more than 150 senior games, including 15 for the Ivory Coast national team.
  • This transfer would strengthen Nottingham Forest’s defense.
  • The deal is close but not completely finished yet.
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