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Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing sports CP defender Osmanedio Mande during the summer transfer period.
According to Portuguese publication O Jogo, the two clubs have expressed interest in players and could also face competition with Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old has received high praise across Europe, and he has linked to several clubs.
Arsenal and Chelsea could use deeper depths in their defensive forces, and Diomande would be a solid long-term acquisition. The opportunity to move into the Premier League is extremely exciting for players and it will be interesting to see if he can hit the ground running in the Premier League if the transfer is made.
Arsenal needs more depth on the sides
Arsenal hopes to win major trophies next season and needs a deeper team to do well across multiple competitions. They have high quality defenders at will, freely, and the 21-year-old will be a great acquisition for them for the future.
They are one of the largest clubs in the world and the opportunity to join them is extremely exciting for Africa. Arsenal has scouted him in the last few months.
Chelsea can use Osmanedio Mande
Chelsea, on the other hand, looked defensively vulnerable and should be tightened backwards. They will secure qualifying for the Champions League next season and face off against elite European players. They need to strengthen defensively, and signing a 21-year-old could prove to be a wise decision.
The player was young enough to improve further, and he was able to develop into a player for both. He could justify his investment in the long run, even if he spent a significant amount of money.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal or Chelsea will come forward with official offers to sign players. Anyone who ended up signing him could have a future star.