leeds united will face competition from chelsea And AFC Bournemouth In the race for Sporting's Ousmane Diomande this summer.
For the last two weeks, there has been multiple claims Whites' interest in the 22-year-old.
On Wednesday, Sports Witness Covered claims from Portugal Leeds United are ready to offer €40m plus €10m in bonuses to persuade the Lions.
The Elland Road club now have to deal with Chelsea, Bournemouth and Como as these three clubs join the battle.
Chelsea, Bournemouth and Leeds make contact
is according to top marketWhich covers the latest on Leeds United, Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth. The outlet makes it clear that this is their own information.
Daniel Farke has already been contacted by the Ivory Coast international. Two other Premier League sides and Como have also initiated contacts. It is unclear whether the Blues and Cherries have contacted his agent, Sporting or both.
This is how Chelsea, Bournemouth and Como join battle to spoil Leeds United's attempts to sign Diomande
The Premier League trio will face stiff competition from the Serie A side, who look to have the upper hand.
The Stamford Bridge club and the Whites cannot offer European football while Bournemouth have qualified for the Europa League next season. Cesc Fabregas' side will be playing in the Champions League and could use that to lure Diomonde.
With several clubs in the transfer race, Top Mercato claim 'the bidding war is ongoing' to sign the Ivorian. Sporting, for their part, are willing to approve a move as long as an offer is worth more than €40-45m.
It is worth noting that the Portuguese press said the Lions intend to retain the defender.
Contract, price and agent information
In January, Ousmane Diomande signed a new contract at Sporting until 2030. transfer marketIs €42m.
Agency Ruf represents Sporting Defender. He has played 2,302 minutes in 31 matches this season and is now with Ivory Coast at the World Cup.
