"Chelsea have reportedly made a flurry of enquiries this week over a potential transfer move for Sporting Lisbon central defender Ousmane Diomande. The talented young Ivory Coast international is also being linked as a target for Crystal Palace, but Chelsea could hijack their move, according to TEAMtalk. The Blues have long had Diomande on their radar, according to the report, and it seems they've reignited their interest in him."
"Diomande has impressed during his time with Sporting, and it makes sense that he's seen as a useful potential signing for Chelsea and Palace. Ousmane Diomande in action for Sporting Lisbon (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) The 21-year-old looks like he has a great future at the highest level, and it seems only a matter of time before we see him testing himself at a bigger club and a more competitive league."
"As previously reported, Chelsea are also eyeing Sven Botman as a potential signing to boost their defence, and Diomande could be another good option for the west London giants to consider. According to Fichajes, Nottingham Forest's Murillo is also a CFC target, so that could be another intriguing saga to keep an eye on. Finally, Simon Phillips has also linked Chelsea with Ronald Araujo and Joel Ordonez for that position."
Chelsea and Crystal Palace have both enquired about Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande, with Chelsea reigniting long-standing interest. The 21-year-old Ivorian has impressed at Sporting and could command a fee around £50m, which would constitute a club-record signing for Palace. Diomande is a potential replacement for Marc Guehi at Selhurst Park amid Guehi's contract uncertainty. Chelsea view Diomande as defensive reinforcement following Levi Colwill's injury and inconsistent performances from other centre-backs. Other defenders linked to Chelsea include Sven Botman, Nottingham Forest's Murillo, Ronald Araujo, and Joel Ordonez.
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