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Done deal: Sporting CP to Nottingham Forest, COMPLETED and announced by Forest on 11 August 2026: 40m euro fee, contract to June 2030 with an option to 2031 (Jacobs carries it as a 4+1), wit…, confirmed 2026-08-11. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨🌳 Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting. Negotiations underway between clubs and with the centre back’s camp, #NFFC are on it to get the agreement done.
First reported 2026-07-21 17:28 BST
2026-07-21 17:28 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🌳 Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting. Negotiations underway between clubs and with the centre back’s camp, #NFFC are on it to get the agreement done. https://t.co/Vh90jSnwvU
2026-07-29 14:49 BST
STANDS🌳⏳ Nottingham Forest are progressing to sign Ousmane Diomandé as new centre back. Negotiations remain underway. 🔜 https://t.co/HLsw5E3TdL
2026-08-08 11:10 BST
STANDS🚨🌳 EXCL: Ousmane Diomande’s move to Nottingham Forest is back on and now well underway, agreement close. #NFFC moving to final stages of €40m deal with Sporting after issues in talks over recent weeks. All parties confident, final steps still needed. https://t.co/vqZhTy9fzP
2026-08-09 20:02 BST
STANDS🌳🛩️ Ousmane Diomande has just landed in England to undergo medical tests on Monday at Nottingham Forest.
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#nffc hope to complete signing of Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande during the training camp in Portugal. Fee of around £30m with talks progressing, Diomande seen as a perfect fit for Glasner system. Xaver Schlager flying out on Weds to do his medical
First reported 2026-07-21 18:52 BST
Nottingham Forest have made an approach for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande. The interest is driven by Oliver Glasner, who also wanted him at Crystal Palace. Sporting insist no formal bid. Forest prepared to pay around €40m. Diomande has an €80m release clause.🇨🇮
First reported 2026-07-21 20:47 BST
2026-07-21 20:47 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSNottingham Forest have made an approach for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande. The interest is driven by Oliver Glasner, who also wanted him at Crystal Palace. Sporting insist no formal bid. Forest prepared to pay around €40m. Diomande has an €80m release clause.🇨🇮 https://t.co/vVEKaZ4Ca0
🚨🌳 Forest are working intensively on reaching an agreement for Ousmane Diomande. New negotiations are taking place today. Forest are determined to sign the 22 y/o centre-back from Sporting CP. The two clubs remain in contact as talks continue. @SkySportDE 🇨🇮
First reported 2026-07-22 10:34 BST
2026-07-22 10:34 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🌳 Forest are working intensively on reaching an agreement for Ousmane Diomande. New negotiations are taking place today. Forest are determined to sign the 22 y/o centre-back from Sporting CP. The two clubs remain in contact as talks continue. @SkySportDE 🇨🇮 https://t.co/0GPtH1bQMV
Nottingham Forest advancing in move for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande. Work still to be done to close the transfer but discussions advanced.
First reported 2026-07-29 13:58 BST
🚨#SportingCP Ousmane Diomande’s move to Nottingham Forest is back on track and progressing. 📌 Forest are in the final stages of a €40M deal with Sporting. ⏳ All parties confident, only final steps remain.
First reported 2026-08-08 14:30 BST
🚨 EXCL: Nottingham Forest set to sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP. Deal being finalised for coveted #SportingCP centre-back at €40m. 22yo Ivory Coast int’l expected to travel tonight & do medical before joining #NFFC on 5yr contract @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-08-08 15:22 BST
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🚨 Excl. - Agreement in principle between Ousmane #Diomande and #NottinghamForest for a contract until 2031. #NFFC are now in advanced talks to try to sign the centre-back from #SportingCP for €38-40M. #transfers
First reported 2026-07-22 18:09 BST
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🚨⏳ Agreeements now done, post @TheAthletic. Ousmane Diomande is set to sign for Nottingham Forest with his agency ROOF.
First reported 2026-08-08 15:31 BST
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Liverpool sources 🕵️♂️⬇️ Liverpool officials call a meeting to discuss hijacking Nottingham Forest’s deal for centre-back Ousmane Diomande. No decision made yet. Keep a close eye on this 👀
First reported 2026-08-07 11:49 BST
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🚨#SportingCP Leeds United have targeted Ousmane Diomandé for the summer window, highly valuing the Ivorian defender’s profile. 🔥 Sporting demand at least €50M 👀 Diomandé favours a Premier League move. Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are also monitoring him.
First reported 2026-06-08 11:00 BST
2026-07-22 18:08 BST
STANDSUnderstand Sporting want a minimum fixed fee of €40m for Ousmane Diomande as advanced talks with Nottingham Forest continue. Forest optimistic.🇨🇮 https://t.co/IlcM5BZKkW
2026-07-29 15:14 BST
STANDSNottingham Forest are now in advanced talks for Ousmane Diomande. Confidence on all sides an agreement can be reached in the coming days.🌳 https://t.co/8f25lG02qv https://t.co/styMhJicXb
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2026-07-31 19:39 BST
STANDS🚨🌳 Forest are continuing to work hard to reach an agreement for Ousmane Diomande. Still work to do. As for Givairo Read: negotiations with Feyenoord have not been concrete for several days for various reasons. AS Roma now determined to sign the promising 20 y/o right-back, but Feyenoord are proving to be very tough negotiators. 🇨🇮
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2026-08-08 15:31 BST · first post at this stage
🚨⏳ Agreeements now done, post @TheAthletic. Ousmane Diomande is set to sign for Nottingham Forest with his agency ROOF. https://t.co/i1CAUu1YEf
2026-08-08 16:25 BST
STANDS🚨💥 Ousmane Diomande to Forest - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with Sporting. Transfer fee: €40m guaranteed, with no bonuses. Contract until 2031. Deal is subject to the medical and contract signing, both expected in the coming days. The medical could even start as early as tomorrow.@SkySportDE 🇨🇮
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Nottingham Forest reach a verbal agreement to sign Sporting's Ousmane Diomande for €40m. Clubs currently drafting paperwork. First called by @David_Ornstein.🌳
First reported 2026-08-08 16:00 BST
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🚨🌳 Ousmane Diomande to Nottingham Forest, here we go! The defender will travel to England on Sunday. He’ll be with Sporting squad tonight and then fly to England for medical at #NFFC tomorrow. Fee: €40m fixed. Exclusive story this morning on deal back on… and now done. 🇨🇮
First reported 2026-08-08 16:35 BST
🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Ousmane #Diomande to #NottinnghamForest from #SportingCP for €40M. Contract until 2031. Expected medicals and signing today. #transfers #NFFC
First reported 2026-08-09 04:48 BST
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