Transfer news·Nottingham Forest·Updated 20 AugConfirmed

Ousmane Diomande completes move to Nottingham Forest

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O. Diomande

Full Back · Côte d'Ivoire · 22 yrs

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ClubNottingham Forest→LeaguePremier League→

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Ousmane Diomande — the move is confirmed, led by RTP (reporting Sporting's CMVM comunicado / official filing) and corroborated by 31 reports (100% credibility).

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Story log

22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
20 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
20 Aug13 new sources: The Guardian, Fabrizio Romano (official channels / X & Telegram), Sky Sports, RTP (reporting Sporting's CMVM comunicado / official filing) — now 31 tracking the story
19 AugSettled: O. Diomande is at Nottingham Forest — story confirmed

What the reports say

Fee reported: €40mFee reported: €40m (package) / around £34m reportedFee reported: around €40m (package, add-ons included)Fee reported: €40m (reported)16 of 31 cite concrete progress16 cite a named / official source

Sporting oficialised to CMVM the sale of Ousmane Diomandé to Nottingham Forest for €40 million (Sporting’s official regulatory filing reported). — RTP (reporting Sporting's CMVM comunicado / official filing)
Fabrizio Romano reports EXCL: Diomande is close to joining Nottingham Forest; club-to-club agreement getting closer at around €40m package, details being sorted. — Fabrizio Romano (official channels / X & Telegram)
The Athletic reports Nottingham Forest have advanced talks / submitted proposal to sign Ousmane Diomande (coverage indicates Forest are pushing to conclude the deal while on pre‑season). — The Athletic (reported/syndicated via Yahoo Sports)
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP, with a reported total package around €40m. — Fabrizio Romano (reported via his social/X/Telegram posts, syndicated to FootballTransfers)

Squad depthScout's view · Full-back

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Rating

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in 17 apps · Premier League

Top 35% full-backs · Premier League15th of 29 full-backs · Premier League

O. Diomande is a 22-year-old full-back at Nottingham Forest, rated 66.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 76th of 193 on scout potential in the Premier League and 169th of 1772 U-23 players tracked. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (3.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Diomande.

Also this season: 9 apps, 1g at Sporting CP · 4 apps, 0g at Sporting CP.

Why keep himNottingham Forest would be retaining the 10th-highest-potential full-back in the Premier League (of 29).

The report at a glance

Ousmane Diomande completes move to Nottingham Forest — Field Insider report card

31 Reports

RRTP (reporting Sporting's CMVM comunicado / official filing)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Sporting oficialised to CMVM the sale of Ousmane Diomandé to Nottingham Forest for €40 million (Sporting’s official regulatory filing reported).
Sporting oficialised to CMVM the sale of Ousmane Diomandé to Nottingham Forest for €40 million (Sporting’s official regulatory filing reported).
11 AugRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (official channels / X & Telegram)
Trusted 95%
Fabrizio Romano reports EXCL: Diomande is close to joining Nottingham Forest; club-to-club agreement getting closer at around €40m package, details being sorted.
Fabrizio Romano reports EXCL: Diomande is close to joining Nottingham Forest; club-to-club agreement getting closer at around €40m package, details being sorted.
22 JulRead full article →
TThe Athletic (reported/syndicated via Yahoo Sports)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 87%
The Athletic reports Nottingham Forest have advanced talks / submitted proposal to sign Ousmane Diomande (coverage indicates Forest are pushing to conclude the deal while on pre‑season).
The Athletic reports Nottingham Forest have advanced talks / submitted proposal to sign Ousmane Diomande (coverage indicates Forest are pushing to conclude the deal while on pre‑season).
24 JulRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (reported via his social/X/Telegram posts, syndicated to FootballTransfers)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 87%
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP, with a reported total package around €40m.
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP, with a reported total package around €40m.
22 JulRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (X/Twitter post)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 87%
Nottingham Forest are confident of closing a deal to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP with a proposal around €40m (package incl. add-ons).
Nottingham Forest are confident of closing a deal to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP with a proposal around €40m (package incl. add-ons).
21 JulRead full article →
AA Bola
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Nottingham Forest and Sporting are nearing completion of Ousmane Diomande's transfer; personal terms agreed and clubs in final-stage talks (reported fee structure: €40m fixed + bonuses / sell-on percentage discussed).
Nottingham Forest and Sporting are nearing completion of Ousmane Diomande's transfer; personal terms agreed and clubs in final-stage talks (reported fee structure: €40m fixed + bonuses / sell-on percentage discussed).
29 JulRead full article →
AA Bola (Portugal)
Trusted 81%
Multiple Portuguese outlets (A Bola) report the deal between Sporting and Nottingham Forest for Diomandé is closed (reporting ~€40m fee).
Multiple Portuguese outlets (A Bola) report the deal between Sporting and Nottingham Forest for Diomandé is closed (reporting ~€40m fee).
8 AugRead full article →
AA Bola (Portugal)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 81%
Nottingham Forest have a €40 million offer on the table to try to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP.
Nottingham Forest have a €40 million offer on the table to try to sign Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP.
21 JulRead full article →
RRecord (Portugal)
Trusted 79%
Record (Portugal) reports Nottingham already negotiating Diomandé with Sporting and the transfer could exceed €40m; reporting the ongoing negotiations and fee figures.
Record (Portugal) reports Nottingham already negotiating Diomandé with Sporting and the transfer could exceed €40m; reporting the ongoing negotiations and fee figures.
22 JulRead full article →
FFoot Mercato (France)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions to sign Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé — reporting cites Fabrizio Romano as the original source.
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions to sign Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé — reporting cites Fabrizio Romano as the original source.
22 JulRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (Canada)
Mixed 63%
Multiple outlets report Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid in the region of €40m for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé and are in advanced talks.
Multiple outlets report Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid in the region of €40m for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomandé and are in advanced talks.
22 JulRead full article →
NNottinghamForest.news (local Forest-focused news site)
Mixed 57%
Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, reports say; Forest have made a serious approach.
Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, reports say; Forest have made a serious approach.
27 JulRead full article →
NNottinghamForest.News
Mixed 57%
Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP; Fabrizio Romano reported the advanced talks and a bid in the region of €40m.
Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting CP; Fabrizio Romano reported the advanced talks and a bid in the region of €40m.
22 JulRead full article →
FFootball Presse (Italy)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Nottingham Forest have advanced talks to sign Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé; reporting repeats Romano's claim of a proposal significantly below release clause but around €40m total.
Nottingham Forest have advanced talks to sign Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé; reporting repeats Romano's claim of a proposal significantly below release clause but around €40m total.
22 JulRead full article →
FFotbolti.net (Icelandic outlet reporting Portuguese/European coverage)
Mixed 57%
Reports indicate Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé is likely on his way to Nottingham Forest; Sporting tweeted related transfer activity.
Reports indicate Sporting's Ousmane Diomandé is likely on his way to Nottingham Forest; Sporting tweeted related transfer activity.
22 JulRead full article →
CCryptoBriefing (news site summarising transfer reports)
Mixed 57%
Nottingham Forest submitted a €40m bid for Ousmane Diomandé, according to reports summarised in a wider news roundup.
Nottingham Forest submitted a €40m bid for Ousmane Diomandé, according to reports summarised in a wider news roundup.
22 JulRead full article →
YYahoo Sports / Sports (syndicated Yahoo piece)
Mixed 57%
Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé and are close to agreeing terms; fee reported around £30m/€40m.
Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé and are close to agreeing terms; fee reported around £30m/€40m.
21 JulRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (Sports Yahoo global article)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Nottingham Forest have launched a £30m bid to sign Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé as talks advance.
Nottingham Forest have launched a £30m bid to sign Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomandé as talks advance.
21 JulRead full article →
TThe Guardian
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
Nottingham Forest have signed Sporting CP centre‑back Ousmane Diomandé for a reported fee (~£34m) and agreed a multi‑year contract.
Nottingham Forest have signed Sporting CP centre‑back Ousmane Diomandé for a reported fee (~£34m) and agreed a multi‑year contract.
20 AugRead full article →
FFootballTransfers
Mixed 55%
FootballTransfers (transfer aggregator) lists the reported deal: Ousmane Diomandé — Sporting CP to Nottingham Forest (loan/transfer reported in roundups of done deals / transfer centre entries).
FootballTransfers (transfer aggregator) lists the reported deal: Ousmane Diomandé — Sporting CP to Nottingham Forest (loan/transfer reported in roundups of done deals / transfer centre entries).
11 AugRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (UK)
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 55%
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with a package of around €40m reportedly close to being agreed.
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with a package of around €40m reportedly close to being agreed.
22 JulRead full article →
LL'Equipe
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
L'Équipe reports Nottingham Forest will pay €40m to Sporting for Ousmane Diomandé; player set to travel for medical and sign a five‑year contract.
L'Équipe reports Nottingham Forest will pay €40m to Sporting for Ousmane Diomandé; player set to travel for medical and sign a five‑year contract.
8 AugRead full article →
GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Goal reports Sporting and Nottingham Forest have agreed an approximate €40m deal for Ousmane Diomandé and the player will fly to England for a medical before signing a five‑year contract.
Goal reports Sporting and Nottingham Forest have agreed an approximate €40m deal for Ousmane Diomandé and the player will fly to England for a medical before signing a five‑year contract.
8 AugRead full article →
DDiaDeSporting (Portugal)
Mixed 50%
Portuguese news site DiaDeSporting reports Diomandé travelling to Nottingham and Sporting's communication to CMVM confirming the transfer for €40m.
Portuguese news site DiaDeSporting reports Diomandé travelling to Nottingham and Sporting's communication to CMVM confirming the transfer for €40m.
11 AugRead full article →
SStreamlineFeed
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Multiple news roundups (e.g. StreamlineFeed) report Nottingham Forest securing Diomandé from Sporting for ~£34m and mark it as an official signing in their transfer lists.
Multiple news roundups (e.g. StreamlineFeed) report Nottingham Forest securing Diomandé from Sporting for ~£34m and mark it as an official signing in their transfer lists.
11 AugRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (syndicated)
Mixed 50%
Yahoo Sports (syndicated) reports Forest are in advanced talks and have submitted a proposal (reports citing The Athletic) — fee reported ~£30m-£34m / ~€40m.
Yahoo Sports (syndicated) reports Forest are in advanced talks and have submitted a proposal (reports citing The Athletic) — fee reported ~£30m-£34m / ~€40m.
23 JulRead full article →
TTribuna.com
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 40%
Nottingham Forest have advanced negotiations to sign Sporting's centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, with Romano named as the source and fee reported around €40m.
Nottingham Forest have advanced negotiations to sign Sporting's centre-back Ousmane Diomandé, with Romano named as the source and fee reported around €40m.
21 JulRead full article →
SSky Sports
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 33%
Nottingham Forest have signed Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting (reporting includes fee ~£34.3m / €40m) on a four‑year deal (Sky Sports report of the completed signing).
Nottingham Forest have signed Ousmane Diomandé from Sporting (reporting includes fee ~£34.3m / €40m) on a four‑year deal (Sky Sports report of the completed signing).
11 AugRead full article →
FFussballTransfers (Germany)
Low-trust 30%
Football news roundups / continental outlets (e.g. FussballTransfers in Germany) report 'Diomandé saga ended' — Nottingham and Sporting reach agreement (~€40m).
Football news roundups / continental outlets (e.g. FussballTransfers in Germany) report 'Diomandé saga ended' — Nottingham and Sporting reach agreement (~€40m).
8 AugRead full article →
SSports Mole
Low-trust 20%
Sports Mole reports the transfer saga ended with Diomandé signing for Nottingham Forest in a reported €40m deal and states contract length (reports the club announcement).
Sports Mole reports the transfer saga ended with Diomandé signing for Nottingham Forest in a reported €40m deal and states contract length (reports the club announcement).
11 AugRead full article →
SSports Mole
Low-trust 20%
Nottingham Forest are reportedly moving closer to signing Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with advanced talks between clubs.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly moving closer to signing Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomandé, with advanced talks between clubs.
22 JulRead full article →