O. Diomande closing in on Nottingham Forest move
- A O. Diomande move to Nottingham Forest is gathering pace — 10 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by The Athletic (reported/syndicated via Yahoo Sports), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
What the reports say
- The Athletic reports Nottingham Forest have advanced talks / submitted proposal to sign Ousmane Diomande (coverage indicates Forest are pushing to conclude the deal while on pre‑season). — The Athletic (reported/syndicated via Yahoo Sports)
- Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP, with a reported total package around €40m. — Fabrizio Romano (reported via his social/X/Telegram posts, syndicated to FootballTransfers)
- Nottingham Forest are confident of closing a deal to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP with a proposal around €40m (package incl. add-ons). — Fabrizio Romano (X/Twitter post)
- Nottingham Forest and Sporting are nearing completion of Ousmane Diomande's transfer; personal terms agreed and clubs in final-stage talks (reported fee structure: €40m fixed + bonuses / sell-on percentage discussed). — A Bola
O. Diomande is a 22-year-old central defender at Sporting CP, rated 61.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 71st of 317 on scout potential in the Primeira Liga and 608th of 2874 U-23 players tracked. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (45% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.08 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Diomande.
- TThe Athletic (reported/syndicated via Yahoo Sports)The Athletic reports Nottingham Forest have advanced talks / submitted proposal to sign Ousmane Diomande (coverage indicates Forest are pushing to conclude the deal while on pre‑season).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
The Athletic reports Nottingham Forest have advanced talks / submitted proposal to sign Ousmane Diomande (coverage indicates Forest are pushing to conclude the deal while on pre‑season).
24 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (reported via his social/X/Telegram posts, syndicated to FootballTransfers)Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP, with a reported total package around €40m.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP, with a reported total package around €40m.
22 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X/Twitter post)Nottingham Forest are confident of closing a deal to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP with a proposal around €40m (package incl. add-ons).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Nottingham Forest are confident of closing a deal to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP with a proposal around €40m (package incl. add-ons).
21 JulRead full article → - AA BolaNottingham Forest and Sporting are nearing completion of Ousmane Diomande's transfer; personal terms agreed and clubs in final-stage talks (reported fee structure: €40m fixed + bonuses / sell-on percentage discussed).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Nottingham Forest and Sporting are nearing completion of Ousmane Diomande's transfer; personal terms agreed and clubs in final-stage talks (reported fee structure: €40m fixed + bonuses / sell-on percentage discussed).
29 JulRead full article → - RRecord (Portugal)Nottingham Forest are negotiating for Ousmane Diomandé and transfer could exceed €40–45m according to Portuguese reporting.Trusted 75%
Nottingham Forest are negotiating for Ousmane Diomandé and transfer could exceed €40–45m according to Portuguese reporting.
22 JulRead full article → - FFoot Mercato (France)Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions to sign Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé — reporting cites Fabrizio Romano as the original source.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions to sign Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé — reporting cites Fabrizio Romano as the original source.
22 JulRead full article → - AA Bola (Portugal)Nottingham Forest have a €40 million offer on the table to try to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Nottingham Forest have a €40 million offer on the table to try to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP.
21 JulRead full article → - NNottinghamForest.news (local Forest-focused news site)Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, reports say; Forest have made a serious approach.Mixed 50%
Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, reports say; Forest have made a serious approach.
27 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK)Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with a package of around €40m reportedly close to being agreed.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with a package of around €40m reportedly close to being agreed.
22 JulRead full article → - NNottinghamForest.NewsNottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP; Fabrizio Romano reported the advanced talks and a bid in the region of €40m.Mixed 50%
Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP; Fabrizio Romano reported the advanced talks and a bid in the region of €40m.
22 JulRead full article → - FFootball Presse (Italy)Nottingham Forest have advanced talks to sign Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé; reporting repeats Romano's claim of a proposal significantly below release clause but around €40m total.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Nottingham Forest have advanced talks to sign Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé; reporting repeats Romano's claim of a proposal significantly below release clause but around €40m total.
22 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (Canada)Multiple outlets report Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid in the region of €40m for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé and are in advanced talks.Mixed 50%
Multiple outlets report Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid in the region of €40m for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé and are in advanced talks.
22 JulRead full article → - FFotbolti.net (Icelandic outlet reporting Portuguese/European coverage)Reports indicate Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé is likely on his way to Nottingham Forest; Sporting tweeted related transfer activity.Mixed 50%
Reports indicate Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé is likely on his way to Nottingham Forest; Sporting tweeted related transfer activity.
22 JulRead full article → - CCryptoBriefing (news site summarising transfer reports)Nottingham Forest submitted a €40m bid for Ousmane Diomandé, according to reports summarised in a wider news roundup.Mixed 50%
Nottingham Forest submitted a €40m bid for Ousmane Diomandé, according to reports summarised in a wider news roundup.
22 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports / Sports (syndicated Yahoo piece)Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé and are close to agreeing terms; fee reported around £30m/€40m.Mixed 50%
Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé and are close to agreeing terms; fee reported around £30m/€40m.
21 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (Sports Yahoo global article)Nottingham Forest have launched a £30m bid to sign Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé as talks advance.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Nottingham Forest have launched a £30m bid to sign Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé as talks advance.
21 JulRead full article → - TTribuna.comNottingham Forest have advanced negotiations to sign Sporting's centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, with Romano named as the source and fee reported around €40m.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Nottingham Forest have advanced negotiations to sign Sporting's centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, with Romano named as the source and fee reported around €40m.
21 JulRead full article → - SSports MoleNottingham Forest are reportedly moving closer to signing Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with advanced talks between clubs.Low-trust 20%
Nottingham Forest are reportedly moving closer to signing Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with advanced talks between clubs.
22 JulRead full article →