Arsenal’s William Saliba challenges Evanilson of AFC Bournemouth. (Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Arsenal has linked the movement of sports CP defender Osmanedio Mande at the end of the season.
The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best young defenders in European football, and reports from Defensa Central claim that if Arsenal loses William Saliba in the summer he can make the move for him. French International has been linked to Real Madrid in recent months.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Osmane Diomande is paying attention to Arsenal
Meanwhile, Diomande is valued at around 80 million euros, and Arsenal will also face competition from Chelsea and Newcastle. It is still unclear whether they will be able to win the race for his signature.
The 21-year-old could develop into a top-class defender and managed to succeed in the Premier League with Arsenal. It is still unclear whether the gunner is willing to pay him the price he offers.
While the transaction may seem expensive, Diomande could justify long-term investments.
Chelsea and Newcastle Keene
Meanwhile, Chelsea also needs a quality defender. Players like Benoit Badiashile are linked to travelling away from the club, and Chelsea must replace them properly. Diomande can be a quality long-term investment.
Similarly, Newcastle is looking to build a team that can regularly win major trophies. They are hoping to win the English League Cup this season and qualify for Champions League. They aim to bring in a trusted partner of Sven Bottman, and Diomande can help them tighten up in the back.
All three clubs have the financial muscles to get transactions across the line. It is not yet known how the situation will develop. Players are certainly drawn to the idea of playing for big clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea next season.