Overview
- Nottingham Forest made an enquiry on Tuesday, July 21, and have held talks with Sporting but have not submitted a formal transfer offer.
- Portuguese reports say Sporting are seeking about €50 million for Diomandé while published contract details show a roughly £68.2 million release clause, creating a clear gap for negotiators to bridge.
- Multiple Premier League and European clubs including Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Leeds and AC Milan are linked to the Ivory Coast centre-back, adding competition to the transfer picture.
- Glasner is driving Forest’s interest to cover a shortfall in central defence as Murillo completes rehabilitation, and the club has recently freed funds through departures such as Elliot Anderson.
- Coverage is based on Portuguese reports and English outlets relaying those sources so details remain unconfirmed and the situation is fluid until clubs issue formal statements or offers.