"As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, the Eagles are making Diomande a top target to replace Marc Guehi, who continues to be targeted by Liverpool and other big clubs around Europe. Sporting don't want to sell Diomande and are pointing to his 80m release clause, which one imagines could prove problematic for Palace, but perhaps less so for Chelsea."
"The current feeling among sources in the industry is that Palace are showing the strongest interest in Diomande, followed by Chelsea. This is a clear signal that the south Londoners are planning for life without Guehi, who won't be signing a new contract and who is due to become a free agent next summer. The England international was targeted by Liverpool towards the end of last summer's transfer window, only for Palace to pull the plug late on as they didn't have a replacement."
"The 25-year-old will have numerous other suitors in for him, so in many ways Palace's interest in Diomande doesn't directly change that much. It is yet another indication, however, that Guehi's future lies away from Selhurst Park, so some Reds fans will surely see that as a positive, even if that already looked likely some time ago anyway."
Multiple top English clubs, including Crystal Palace and Chelsea, have pursued Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande, with Palace showing the strongest interest. Sporting are resisting a sale and pointing to Diomande's 80m release clause, a potential barrier for Palace but less so for wealthier suitors. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle have also scouted the defender. Palace are planning for life without Marc Guehi, who is not signing a new contract and will be a free agent next summer. Liverpool previously targeted Guehi but Palace delayed a move due to lacking a replacement.
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