According to A Bola, Ousmane Diomande is the latest target for Chelsea. The 20-year-old player is currently playing for Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.

Chelsea is currently mid-table in the Premier League standings. Despite spending a significant amount to upgrade the squad in the Summer 2023 transfer window, manager Pochettino remains unsatisfied. The Argentine coach is still hopeful of securing additional quality signings in the January 2024 transfer window.

As per A Bola, Ousmane Diomande is Chelsea’s latest target. The 20-year-old, currently with Sporting Lisbon, is seen as an ideal replacement for Thiago Silva, who is likely to depart at the end of the season.Diomande only joined Sporting Lisbon in January of this year for a transfer fee of 7.5 million euros. His rapid development has attracted attention from top clubs. According to A Bola, Chelsea representatives are in contact with Sporting, aiming to secure the defender’s signature in January 2024.Diomande’s goal is to play in the Premier League, a common dream for young African players. Chelsea is reportedly willing to pay 25 to 30 million euros for Diomande’s signature, increasing the chances of success by allowing the young defender to finish the current season with Sporting Lisbon.Apart from Chelsea, both Arsenal and Manchester City are also interested in the 20-year-old defender. Consequently, Chelsea’s scouting team is expediting negotiations in hopes of securing their desired outcome.