BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates Sean Longstaff, Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Newcastle United at Turf Moor on May 04, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United could have reportedly made contact over the signing of a 6’3″ powerhouse defender after his club lower their demands.
As reported this morning, Ousmane Diomande has changed agents heading into the summer trading period which is quite often the sign of a player trying to force a move.
Sporting CP have Diomande under contract until 2027 and his contract contains a £68million release clause which puts the ball firmly in their court when it comes to making demands.
However, A Bola are reporting that Sporting would be willing to start negotiations closer to £42million to £50million mark which has previously been reported.
Ousmane Diomande has some big clubs chasing him
A Bola are claiming that several Premier League and Italian clubs are interested in the 20-year-old but it’s Newcastle who have made contact with Sporting over a move.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Juventus are also keen which presents Newcastle with a problem as they can all offer Diomande European football next season.
We said this morning that we couldn’t see Newcastle forking out £68million on a defender and to be honest, even £42million could be out of reach.
