00:01Leeds United are planning for what could be one of the most ambitious signings in the club's modern history,
00:08with sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diamande emerging as a leading summer target.
00:15The 22-year-old Ivory Coast international is highly regarded across Europe
00:19and has previously been linked with Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace.
00:30Now though, it's Leeds United who are reportedly ready to enter the race as they look to strengthen their squad
00:37ahead of the new season.
00:38A deal for Diamande would be complicated and it would likely break Leeds transfer record.
00:44The club are understood to be prepared to offer an initial £35m with a further £8m in performance-related add
00:52-ons,
00:53taking the potential total package number to over £43m.
01:00Although Diamande's release clause is set at £69m following his recent contract extension,
01:09Sporting could consider a lower fee if the structure of the deal is favourable.
01:16Landing the commanding centre-back would represent a major statement of intent from Leeds United
01:22as they aim to establish themselves at the highest level by staying in the Premier League.
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