The Portuguese media today shares good news regarding Newcastle United’s chase for Sporting defender Ousmane Doimande.
According to newspaper A Bola, the Lions will not use the defender’s €80m release clause as protection, and are willing to give a big discount for his departure.
It’s said Sporting know the initial request had been putting off interested parties, and they are now willing to negotiate his exit for between €50m and €60m.
It’s said the Magpies are the ‘best placed’ club to make an offer, as they made some enquiries to know more about the conditions for the signing.
A bid from Newcastle is expected to be the ‘next step’ in their pursuit, so it should be no surprise for Sporting when the Magpies come forward with their attempt.
A Bola also names Chelsea and Arsenal as other clubs who are interested in Diomande, but it’s made very clear it’s the Magpies who lead the English race for the centre-back.
