Toulouse are being linked with a move for Dijon right-back Ismail Diallo as the Ligue 1 club assess a low-cost defensive addition ahead of the summer window.
The 22-year-old, who holds both French and Senegalese nationality, is currently valued at €600k on Transfermarkt, with his situation at Championnat National side Dijon attracting interest higher up the French pyramid. Diallo’s contract details have not been made public and are listed as unknown, raising the prospect that Toulouse could look to exploit a potential free agent scenario or negotiate a cut‑price deal.
Diallo, born on 23 August 2003 in Champigny-sur-Marne, has established himself at right-back for Dijon, wearing the number 2 shirt and operating primarily on his favoured right foot. Standing at 1.82m, he has been used consistently as a traditional full-back rather than as a makeshift centre-half, and his development at National level has now prompted speculation over a step up to Ligue 1.
The reported interest surfaced on 18 May 2026, with the probability of a move still listed as “?” and no agreement in place between the clubs. There is no indication yet of a formal bid from Toulouse, who would see Diallo as a depth option in the defensive unit, with his existing market value suggesting a relatively low-risk acquisition compared with established top-flight full-backs.
Dijon, currently competing in France’s third tier, have used Diallo regularly this season, including a recent National fixture in which he completed the full 90 minutes in a narrow defeat, offering energy on the flank despite the reverse. That outing underlined why he is being monitored: athleticism, defensive discipline and the profile of a young, resale‑able asset.
Whether via a transfer fee or as a possible free agent if his contract situation allows, a move to Toulouse would give Diallo a first taste of Ligue 1 and could prove a significant springboard for his career and international ambitions.
