Crystal Palace in talks over signing Ousmane Diomande
Crystal Palace are looking to build on last season's success The FA Cup holders are in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon over a potential deal for centre-back Ousmane Diomande. Author | Peter Grainger They are aiming to strengthen their defence this summer due to ongoing uncertainty over the future of captain Marc Guehi, who has just 12 months remaining on his contract. Diomande, 21, is a key target for Palace, although it is not yet clear whether the two clubs will be able to reach an agreement. The Ivory Coast international is valued at around £40 million, a figure that would break Palace’s current transfer record of £32 million paid for Christian Benteke in 2016. READ MORE | Transfer News and Rumours With Guehi's future unresolved, bringing in a new central defender has become a priority. Palace are considering selling the England international in this window rather than risk losing him for free next summer. What are Crystal Palace reportedly signing? After joining Dani...