Leeds United targets Ousmane Diomande in transfer pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Leeds United has joined the race to sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP. Reports indicate the club is preparing an opening offer of £43.1 million, which would surpass their previous record. The 22-year-old defender is seen as a key component in bolstering the squad following a successful Premier League return under Daniel Farke. Sporting is open to negotiations around this fee despite Diomande’s £69 million release clause. His current international duty with the Ivory Coast may delay discussions.
- •Leeds United is targeting Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP.
- •The club's opening bid is set at £43.1 million.
- •Current club record transfer is £36 million for Georginio Rutter.
- •Sporting CP is willing to negotiate but cites a £69 million release clause.
- •Diomande is currently on international duty ahead of the World Cup.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds United join the race for Ousmane Diomande
"Leeds United have entered the race for Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande, with reports suggesting they are prepared to break their club transfer record to land the highly rated Ivorian. The Whi...
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