Man Utd are preparing a major bid to sign Ousmane Diomande

Manchester United are reportedly ‘preparing a significant offer’ to sign Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande, according to Spanish newspaper Transfers.

After failing to secure European football this season, the Red Devils decided to trim their squad this summer. So even though Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans left, they didn’t sign a good replacement.

Currently, Ruben Amorim has Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez as specialist centre-backs.

Luke Shaw has acted as LCB during Martínez’s injury absence, but he is not a natural centre-back. On the other hand, Tyler Fredricson and Ayden Heaven are also options to use in the heart of the defense, but they are still very young and need time to develop.

Elsewhere, Maguire has entered the final months of his current contract, meaning his future at Old Trafford is currently uncertain.

Now, Transfers states that Amorim wants a new CB in January and is willing to reunite with his former colleague Diomande. Man Utd are willing to grant their manager’s wish and are preparing a significant bid to sign him.

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After being impressed by the Ivorian’s performances at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in recent times, several clubs in Europe have expressed their interest in the 21-year-old. But United want to sign him as soon as possible by beating other teams in this race.

While Diomande has flourished in his career under Amorim, the Portuguese boss could play a key role in helping United get the deal done. The youngster is valued at around £43million and has entered the final two years of his current contract. So the Lions might be open to letting him leave in January or next summer to make the most profit from his departure.

He is a central defender of 1.80 meters tall and helped Sporting to the league title in the past two seasons. He plays comfortably from the back, has an eye for long-range passing and is also good in the air.

Diomande is a talented player, but not yet a finished article. He has plenty of room to develop and could become a top player in the future. So he would be a smart signing for Man Utd if they ultimately manage to secure his service next year.