Aston Villa have officially entered the race to sign Sporting CP rising star Ousmane Diomande — and they’re up against some of the Premier League’s biggest heavyweights.
The 21-year-old Ivorian defender, who has shone brightly in Portugal since arriving from Midtjylland in 2023, is now on the radar of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Villa, according to Football Insider. With nearly 100 appearances, six goals, and an Africa Cup of Nations title under his belt, Diomande’s stock has skyrocketed.
Villa are actively seeking a new centre-back, especially with uncertainty around Axel Disasi’s future and Tyrone Mings entering his twilight years. But they’re not alone. Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring the situation, while Liverpool view him as a potential long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk.
Sporting CP are reportedly demanding £50 million for the talented centre-back — a fee that may rise if bidding intensifies.
With multiple top clubs circling, Diomande is shaping up to be one of the hottest defensive targets this summer. The big question: can Aston Villa pull off a coup and land the Ivorian ahead of their more illustrious rivals?
