Arsenal has taken proactive steps in the transfer market by submitting an offer to acquire Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, aiming to outmaneuver other interested clubs. In a move to secure Diomande’s services, Arsenal has already presented a bid valued at €35 million (£30 million), as reported by Record.
However, the larger context reveals a significant hurdle. Sporting CP is not inclined to part ways with their prized defender unless a substantial release clause of €80 million (£69 million) is met. Consequently, the Premier League powerhouse’s initial bid has been rebuffed. Sporting is even considering the possibility of extending Diomande’s contract, which currently runs until 2027.