According to a report by Africa Foot, Sinaly Diomande is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees are combing the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window. So, the 24-year-old AJ Auxerre defender has emerged as a target for the Merseyside outfit, and they have already initiated discussions with his entourage.
Sinaly Diomande has established himself as one of the best young defensive prospects in Ligue 1 since joining AJ Auxerre from Lyon last summer. A native of Yopougon, the African defender spent his formative years in Africa and arrived in Europe in 2019 by joining Lyon’s reserve side from Guidars FC.
While the 24-year-old has not been a regular starter for AJ Auxerre, he has made considerable progress in his debut campaign with the Ligue 1 club. Diomande has turned out 24 times thus far for the French outfit while chipping in with three goals and two assists.
Meanwhile, Diomande has progressed in international football, making 11 appearances thus far for Ivory Coast. The Ivorian defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Everton will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Everton’s interest in Sinaly Diomande makes sense. The Toffees are combing the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Jarrad Branthwaite’s long-term future. The young English defender is a target for several high-profile clubs across Europe.
So, several candidates, including John Stones, have emerged on Everton’s radar, with Diomande also a viable target. The Toffees have already approached the Ivorian defender’s entourage to discuss a possible move in the summer transfer window. However, the AJ Auxerre centre-back should not cost a bomb in the coming months.
While it is unclear how much the Ligue 1 outfit will demand to part ways with the 24-year-old defender, the valuation is anticipated to be low. It will be interesting to see if the 11-cap Ivory Coast international joins Everton in the summer transfer window.
