Premier League outfit Crystal Palace have targeted Ivory Coast international Ousmane Diomande as a potential replacement for Marc Guehi.
The 21-year-old young defender performed admirably in the recently concluded campaign for Sporting CP, making 31 appearances, scoring two goals and providing an assist in the Portuguese top-flight.
His outstanding performance has caught the attention of several clubs in Europe, including Premier League club Chelsea.
With Crystal Palace viewing the defender as a potential replacement for Guehi, the reigning FA Cup champions has joined the race for the services of the defender.
The Eagles has monitored the defender and are impressed with his performance, prompting the Eagles to secure his services.
Palace are confident of beating competition from other clubs including Chelsea to snap up his services from Sporting CP.
Meanwhile, the Ivory Coast international’s current contract with the Portuguese club is expected to elapse in the summer of 2027.
