Crystal Palace and Newcastle United transfer target Ousmane Diomande

Newcastle United and Crystal Palace have been tracking Ousmane Diomande for some time, and the defender’s performances this season only reinforce why both clubs remain attentive to a transfer.

At 22, Diomande has established himself as a key figure for Sporting CP. He has played regularly across domestic and European competitions, already surpassing 40 appearances this season. He averages over 2 clearances and close to 1 interception per game, while also maintaining a strong aerial presence.

In addition, his passing accuracy sits comfortably above 85%, highlighting his ability to build from the back. That profile – physical, composed and reliable in possession – fits the modern Premier League centre-back mould.

Those performances have not gone unnoticed. His market value has risen steadily, and interest from England has remained consistent over the past year. During the January window, both Crystal Palace and Newcastle United remained in the transfer picture, and it looks like their stance is not changing.

Now, there is a clearer indication of how a transfer could actually happen.

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