Forest sign Sporting's Ivory Coast defender Diomande

According to BBC Sport, Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese club Sporting for a reported £34m.

The 21-year-old centre-back moves to the Premier League after establishing himself in Sporting's first team, where his performances attracted interest from several clubs across Europe.

Diomande becomes Forest's latest addition as the club looks to strengthen their defensive options. He is expected to add depth and physical presence to the back line for the remainder of the season.

The Ivory Coast international will now link up with his new teammates at the City Ground, where fans will be hoping he can make an immediate impact. Related match highlights from Forest's recent fixtures can be found on this site.