Premier League giants Arsenal are said to have made contact with Sporting CP this week.

The Gunners are informing the Portuguese club of their desire to sign Ousmane Diomande.

Per Record in Portugal, Diomande has emerged as the no.1 defensive target for the Gunners.

The Premier League club believe that he can become one of the best in the world.

Obtaining him from Sporting will not be easy, as a host of top clubs are interested.

Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Newcastle have all been linked to him in the recent past.