Diomande set to join Nottingham Forest for €40m

Ousmane Diomande's transfer to Nottingham Forest advances as the Ivorian defender travels to England this Saturday for his medical examination with the club coached by Oliver Glasner. According to The Athletic, everything points to the deal being finalized in the coming days on a five-year contract.

Sporting Portugal will receive €40 million for the 22-year-old central defender, who departs Lisbon after featuring in 132 matches since joining from Danish side Midtjylland in 2023. Diomande, who featured at the 2026 World Cup with Ivory Coast, bolsters Nottingham's defensive options as the English club continues strengthening its squad for the Premier League.