Manchester United are closely monitoring Ousmane Diomande’s situation at Sporting, with the defender’s talks over a new contract reportedly at an impasse.

Enjoying his third full season with Sporting at just 21 years of age, Diomande has built a reputation as one of most accomplished and highly regarded young centre-backs in Portuguese football.

He played an instrumental role as Sporting successfully defended their Primeira Liga title last season, making 31 appearances across the club’s triumphant top-flight campaign.

Diomande also lifted the Portuguese Cup last term and has twice been named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year.

But having entered into the final 18 months of his contract with Sporting, speculation has been mounting that this season could be Diomande’s last in Lisbon.

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