Forest bolster defence with signing of Diomande from Sporting

Aug 11 : Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast centre back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting on a four-year contract, with an option for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.• Forest did not disclose any financial details, although British media reported the deal for the 22-year-old was worth about

Nottingham Forest sign Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese club Sporting for a reported £34m.

The 22-year-old joins for a fee of €40million (£34.3m; $46.2m) and has signed a four-year deal, with the option of a further year.