Ousmane Diomande of Sporting has apparently been linked to a move to the Premier League, with Newcastle United purportedly one of the teams.
According to recent reports in England, the Magpies have expressed interest, and they have initiated communication with his representation.
After relaying it, today’s O Jogo discusses the Lions’ position on allowing the 20-year-old to sign with Newcastle or another team.
The Portuguese team signed the FC Midtjylland center back in January of last year and made him an offer that would last until 2027.
According to the publication, “the bet was right” to spend €9 million to buy the defender, and this is further supported by the rumored interest from English teams.
O Jogo report on the international Ivory Coast international has a €80m release clause in his contract.
In the event that Newcastle or another team wishes to buy him in January, they will need to trigger his clause because Sporting is unwilling to discuss that sum this month.
Diomande is said to be of interest to Arsenal in addition to Eddie Howe’s team.
In actuality, in recent months, the Gunners have been more heavily connected than Newcastle.