Overview
- Portuguese outlet Record, relayed in England, says Crystal Palace are preparing a serious summer push for Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande.
- Sky Sports reporter James Savundra says Diomande is expected to be out of reach for Palace because of his €80m (£69–70m) release clause, though the club will still pursue a new centre-back.
- Diomande signed a January extension to 2030 that preserved his €80m clause, and Record suggests Sporting could still consider talks below that figure due to financial pressures.
- Newcastle United have stepped up scouting in Portugal, with Arsenal and Chelsea previously in contact, signaling a competitive Premier League market for the 22-year-old.
- Palace’s urgency follows Marc Guéhi’s January move to Manchester City, and CaughtOffside reports Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave at season’s end, adding uncertainty to recruitment.