Ousmane Diomande, a talented 20-year-old defender from Sporting Lisbon, is also being considered by Manchester City as a potential addition to their squad. However, he seems to be more inclined towards joining Manchester United.

Hugo Viana, set to take on the role of Manchester City's sporting director in 2025, has identified Ousmane Diomande as a primary transfer target. Diomande, an Ivorian defender, has attracted considerable interest across Europe following his impressive defensive performances and anticipation skills since his 2023 transfer to Sporting CP. Manchester City is keen to acquire his talents to bolster their defense in future seasons, despite competition from Real Madrid and Liverpool.

At 20 years old, Diomande is seen as a good long-term defensive option for Manchester City. He already has admirers such as Arsenal, who are closely following the central defender.

Pep Guardiola has reportedly set his sights on Ousmane Diomande, a 20-year-old Ivorian defender who has impressed at Sporting. Despite his young age, Diomande is already a key player for the Portuguese champions. Sporting initially bought Diomande from Danish club FC Midtjylland for 7.5 million euros. According to Transfermarkt, his value has now risen to 40 million euros.