Newcastle United are reportedly set to compete with Arsenal for the signing of Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January.

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• Newcastle enter race to sign Diomande
• Sent scouts to Sporting's clash against Benfica
• Arsenal placed a bid in September

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Newcastle have entered the race to sign £70m-rated Sporting CP defender Diomande, according to . Plagued with multiple injuries, Eddie Howe is looking for reinforcements and the Magpies have already sent scouts to watch Diomande on three occasions – most recently during Sporting's match against Benfica on Monday – to monitor the progress of the 19-year-old player.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In September it was reported that Arsenal are keen on signing the Ivory Coast international and had placed an early bid worth €35m (£30m), which was rejected by the Portuguese club as they were reluctant to sell their star for such a low price.

  Diomande, who joined Sporting in January this year from Midtjylland, has a contract with the club until 2027.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The centre-back has appeared in every single game for Sporting so far this season. In 16 appearances across all competitions, he has scored two goals and provided one assist.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Ruben Amorim's Sporting side will be back in action after the international break on November 26 when they take on Dumiense in a Taca de Portugal clash.

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