Done deal: Lille has officially turn down bids from Bournemouth in favour of  Sunderland as Sunderland formally confirmed the signing of Bafodé Diakité

Done deal: Lille has officially turn down bids from Bournemouth in favour of  Sunderland as Sunderland formally confirmed the signing of Bafodé Diakité

Lille have rejected two €27m bids from both AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland AFC to sign centre-back Bafodé Diakité (24), according to a report from L’Equipe. Diakité has become the priority target for the Cherries following Dean Huijsen’s (20) departure for Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain being heavily linked with a transfer for Ilya Zabarni (22). Diakité has reportedly agreed on personal terms with the Cherries.

 

But Bournemouth are set to be rivalled in the race to sign Diakité by promoted Premier League side Sunderland. The Black Cats have also submitted a €27m bid that Les Dogues have turned down. Given Diakité has informed the Ligue 1 side he wants to test himself in the Premier League, the prospect of joining Régis Le Bris’ side could appeal to him.

Lille are reportedly holding out for a €40m transfer fee to part ways with Diakité.

Bournemouth offer for winger rejected – €50m enough for deal

Bologna’s Dan Ndoye has previously been linked with a move to Crystal Palace and it now seems as if Bournemouth have also come forward for the winger.

 

The Switzerland international was crucial to the Rossoblu’s Coppa Italia win in the 2024/25 season and his stock has risen to a point where multiple clubs are keen on him.

 

Napoli are a key contender but journalist Marco Giordano has reported on Bournemouth’s move for the winger.

He claims that while Bologna have opened negotiations for Ndoye’s sale, the Cherries’ offer has been knocked back. The journalist reports that another, unnamed, English side had come forward for the 24-year-old and their attempt was also rejected.

 

Corriere di Bologna have added more details to the player’s situation and report the Rossoblu want €50m to sell Ndoye.

 

They state that Napoli have offered the star a €3m salary but a club in the Premier League has tested the waters for him.

 

It’s certain that it will take something special from Andoni Iraola’s side to sign Ndoye.