Nottingham Forest seeks £34m deal for Liverpool target Diomande
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Nottingham Forest is in advanced talks to sign centre-back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP for around £34.1 million. Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal could go through this summer, representing a significant discount from Diomande's €80 million release clause. Liverpool has expressed interest in the 22-year-old, highlighting their need for defensive reinforcements. This move could complicate Liverpool's transfer strategy as they aim to strengthen their backline ahead of the new season.
- •Nottingham Forest targets Ousmane Diomande for summer acquisition.
- •The proposed transfer fee is approximately £34.1 million.
- •Diomande has attracted interest from Liverpool in the past.
- •Forest aims to secure the player below his €80 million release clause.
- •Fabrizio Romano provided updates on the negotiations.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Advanced talks’ – Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool target closing in on half-price £34m transfer
"Nottingham Forest are confident of closing a deal for Ousmane Diomande this summer.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APP...
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