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Nottingham Forest near deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Diomande

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Nottingham Forest near deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Diomande
Summary

Nottingham Forest is close to finalizing a transfer for Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon. The 22-year-old central defender has emerged as a key target for manager Oliver Glasner, with discussions reportedly in advanced stages. Diomande has a release clause of £68.2m, but Forest is aiming to secure him for a lower fee. Glasner previously attempted to sign Diomande while at Crystal Palace. The defender has made over 150 senior appearances and represented Ivory Coast 15 times.

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Key Details
  • •Ousmane Diomande is 22 years old and currently at Sporting Lisbon.
  • •Forest management views Diomande as a crucial addition.
  • •Discussions between clubs are at an advanced stage.
  • •Diomande has played over 150 first-team matches.
  • •He was part of the Ivory Coast team in the recent World Cup.
Latest Updates
  • 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Forest close in on Ivory Coast defender Diomande
  • 12:41 PMBBC Sport — Forest close in on Ivory Coast defender Diomande
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Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.

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Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.

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