According to the British tabloid, Amorim has expressed his interest in Ousmane Diomande, the 20-year-old Ivorian central defender who is a standout at the Portuguese top club. The player would reportedly cost 80 million euros, making him a very expensive acquisition, even for Manchester United. It is stated that Diomande will not move to Old Trafford in January as Amorim intends not to weaken his former team during that period, aiming for a transfer in the summer. The defender was acquired by Sporting CP from FC Midtjylland for 7.5 million euros a year and a half ago.

Ruben Amorim, who is reportedly set to become the manager of Manchester United, is said to want to bring Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande to the club. The 20-year-old defender has been associated with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich, but United might have an advantage due to Amorim's familiarity with the 6ft 3in player. The reigning champions of Liga Portugal are only willing to part with the Ivory Coast international if a club triggers his £70m release clause.

Ruben Amorim, the new manager of Manchester United, is keen to bring Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande to Old Trafford. Diomande is considered one of Europe’s most in-demand young defenders. Sporting will only be willing to sell Diomande if a club were to activate his £70m release clause. He has previously been chased by Liverpool and Arsenal, with Bayern Munich also linked.

Diomande has been associated with English football. Manchester United was recently pointed as interested.