When it comes to center backs, Real Madrid may very well need another player. David Alaba and Eder Militao are both expected to be out for an extended period of time. It is very improbable that the club will make a transfer acquisition during the January transfer window; however, it is possible that they may make a purchase during the summer of the following year. A setback has been dealt to them in this regard, as it seems that one of their most desired targets may be on their way to Newcastle United.
A significant number of center backs who are currently competing in the Portuguese league have been mentioned in connection with Real Madrid. Both Antonio Silva, who plays for Benfica, and Goncalo Inacio, who plays for Sporting CP, are names that have been mentioned in conversations about rumors.
Even Ousmane Diomande, who is Inacio’s colleague at Sporting CP, has had a stratospheric jump in his performance this season. It is because of this that he has been linked with a potential transfer to Real Madrid as well.
The fact remains, however, that Newcastle United are reportedly interested in Diomande, as reported by Fichajes (via The Hard Tackle). The Magpies are in the lead in the competition to get the center-back for Sporting CP, as they are prepared to spend a transfer price of €80 million in order to acquire his services.
A sum of €80 million is being prepared to be paid by Newcastle United for Real Madrid’s aim.
Diomande serves as an excellent example of the kind of player that Real Madrid has been able to acquire in recent years. He has reached the age of twenty and is widely regarded as one of the most talented young center backs in the world of football.
Real Madrid is said to be interested in acquiring him as a center defender for the next summer transfer window. On the other hand, there is a lot of competition for his attention.
In addition to Newcastle United, a number of other clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and a few more, have been mentioned in connection with a potential transfer of Diomande. Because of this, it could be rather challenging for Real Madrid to get his services. Additionally, would they be willing to consider the possibility of paying a transfer price of eighty million euros for a player who has played for Sporting CP for a total of fewer than fifty matches this season?
