Newcastle is moving quickly to sign a long-term target from the Ivory Coast.

We’re “pushing ahead” in our pursuit of the Ivory Coast player, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola,

giving us an early lead against Premier League opponents who have also been keeping tabs on the highly-rated

defender.

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The 20-year-old’s current contract has a €80 million release clause, but it’s said that we have spoken with

Sporting to find out what it would cost to sign Diomande, as Newcastle is eager to make a deal.

According to A Bola, the 6′ 4′ center-back has been scouted by Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City,

Sporting is hopeful that the intense interest will lead to a bidding battle this summer,

although Newcastle may have been prompted to move quickly in an attempt to gain an advantage.

reportedly watched the Lisbon star during the African Cup of Nations, and in January, there were rumors that

we had spoken with his management about a possible summer transfer.

Diomande looks like a player to keep an eye on, especially since at least one center back is expected to come this

summer due to ACL injuries sustained by Lascelles and Botman. Although he is more costly than players like

Tosin Adarabioyo, who is set to depart Fulham on a “free” transfer, the Ivorian is six years younger and could

end up being the best long-term replacement for Fabian Schar.

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