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Ousmane Diomande: Nottingham Forest close to deal for Sporting Lisbon defender
29 July 2026 Off

Ousmane Diomande: Nottingham Forest close to deal for Sporting Lisbon defender

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.

The 22-year-old is viewed as a key target for new Forest boss Oliver Glasner, and talks have progressed in recent days.

While a final agreement still needs to be reached, sources indicate a deal between the clubs is now close, with discussions at an advanced stage.

Diomande has a £68.2m release clause but Forest are keen

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Ousmane Diomande: Crystal Palace in talks with Sporting Lisbon over move for centre back
19 June 2025 Off

Ousmane Diomande: Crystal Palace in talks with Sporting Lisbon over move for centre back

By Total Football News

Crystal Palace are in talks with Sporting Lisbon over a move for centre-back Ousmane Diomande.

The FA Cup holders are looking to strengthen their defence this summer given the uncertainty over the future of skipper Marc Guehi, who has just 12 months to run on his contract.

Diomande, 21, is a serious target for Palace but it remains to be seen whether the clubs can reach an agreement for the

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Mateus Fernandes: Southampton sign Portugal Under-21 midfielder from Sporting Lisbon
20 August 2024 Off

Mateus Fernandes: Southampton sign Portugal Under-21 midfielder from Sporting Lisbon

By Total Football News

Southampton have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for a fee in the region of £15m.

The Portugal Under-21 international joins the Saints on a five-year deal.

Fernandes played five times for Sporting’s first team and spent last season on loan at Estoril, making 28 Primeira Liga appearances.

“I’m very happy to be here – it’s a dream come true to come to England and play in the Premier

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Ruben Amorim: Sporting Lisbon boss denies agreeing Liverpool deal
11 April 2024 0

Ruben Amorim: Sporting Lisbon boss denies agreeing Liverpool deal

By Total Football News
Ruben Amorim joined Sporting Lisbon in 2020
Ruben Amorim joined Sporting Lisbon in 2020

Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has denied verbally agreeing a deal to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

Amorim, 39, does not want the speculation to be a distraction during his side’s title run-in.

“There’s been no interview with any club, no agreement with any club,” said Amorim. “This is the last time I’m going to talk about my future.”

He added: “The only

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