Chelsea moves ahead of Manchester United in the race for an 80 million signing

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Chelsea is firmly interested in Ousmane Diomande, the defender from Sporting CP, and has been closely monitoring his situation for over 18 months. The London club sees the 21-year-old center-back as an ideal option to strengthen their defense and believe there is an opportunity to sign him below his €80 million buyout clause. With confidence in negotiating the price, the Blues have positioned themselves favorably to reach an agreement this summer, as reported by TeamTalk.

Diomande has earned a great reputation in Portugal for his consistency and defensive skills. In his first season with Sporting CP, he was a key player in winning the Primeira Liga title, forming a solid defensive partnership with Goncalo Inacio. With him in defense, the team only conceded 29 goals throughout the season, an impressive feat that has not gone unnoticed in Europe.

Chelsea is the favorite to sign Diomande.

The center-back has been linked with other top clubs, including Manchester United, especially since Rúben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford. However, Chelsea has remained steadfast in their pursuit and appears to be the frontrunner to secure his signing. The London club's management, led by Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, aims to save a significant sum through direct negotiations with Sporting CP.

Although Sporting has been reluctant to sell Diomande in the past, the situation may change this summer. Sporting could be willing to accept an offer below his clause, considering the possibility of making a substantial profit since they acquired him for just €7.5 million. Thus, the defender's future could lie in the Premier League, where Chelsea intends to strengthen their defense for the upcoming season.

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