Chelsea have initiated contact with Sporting CP center-back Ousmane Diomande's representatives, with the 22-year-old potentially available for transfer this summer. The Portuguese club's player has a £70 million release clause in his contract but may be open to negotiations, with the Ivorian dreaming of playing in England.
Arsenal and Chelsea have both approached the player's agents on multiple occasions, though any deal won't be straightforward as Diomande would require guaranteed playing time. The Blues currently have several defensive options including Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheampong, and Mamadou Sarr, but could secure a discount on his release clause.