Report: Arsenal Still Keen on Signing Highly-Rated Centre-Back This Summer — Chelsea and Palace Also Interested

08.06.2025
Written by David Schill


Arsenal reportedly remain interested in a potential summer move for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande.
 

The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the most promising young centre-backs in Europe, attracting interest from several top clubs across the continent.

Arsenal and Chelsea have previously been strongly linked with a move for the Ivory Coast international.

According to The Telegraph, Crystal Palace are now exploring a deal to sign Diomande this summer.

CaughtOffside has also provided an update on the situation, reporting that both Arsenal and Chelsea remain keen on a summer transfer for the Sporting defender.

Bayern Munich, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa are also believed to be monitoring Diomande's situation closely.

Sporting CP have reportedly set a £67 million asking price for clubs interested in signing the Ivorian this summer.