Nottingham Forest Close in on €40m Defender Signing
Nottingham Forest are on the verge of announcing the signing of Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for €40m, with the defender already in England to complete the transfer.
What happened?
Ousmane Diomande travelled to England on Sunday to complete the final stages of his transfer to Nottingham Forest. The defender had been excused from Sporting training and was not involved in their recovery session following Saturday's league opener against Estrela da Amadora.
Why it matters for Nottingham Forest
The signing of Diomande is a significant coup for Nottingham Forest, who are looking to strengthen their defence ahead of the new season. The 22-year-old defender has already undergone medical examinations and is set to sign a contract until 2031.
What comes next?
The deal is worth €40m, with Diomande set to sign a contract running until 2031. A Bola had previously reported another €5m could be included in potential bonuses. Nottingham Forest are just waiting to put the final pieces in place before presenting their new defender.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 16th in Premier League, 44 pts, 11W-11D-16L from 38 games, recent form DLDWW. Goals this season: 48 scored, 51 conceded (-3 goal difference). Title race: 41 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 0W-3D-2L (DDLLD, most recent first).
