Chelsea ahead of Arsenal in Diomande race?

Chelsea have reportedly moved ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande this summer.

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Mar 12 2024
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The Blues are expected to spend on a marquee centre-back in the next transfer window with Thiago Silva set to leave on a free transfer.

Diomande has been identified as the top target and reports claim that they have moved ahead of the Gunners in the pursuit.

Arsenal have yet to make a fresh approach for the talented 20-year-old, who currently has a release clause worth €80m in his deal.

On the other hand, the Blues have started working over a solution. They will propose to pay €60m as a fixed fee with the rest as add-ons.

Diomande has yet to make a decision over his future, but the Blues are growing optimistic that the Ivorian will choose to join them.

Manchester United and Liverpool are also monitoring the centre-back, but both consider Benfica sensation Antonio Silva as the top target.