Oumar Diakité, the 21-year-old Ivorian forward contracted with Stade de Reims until 2026, is drawing significant attention in the summer 2025 transfer window. After a mixed season with 4 goals and 1 assist in 33 Ligue 1 appearances, Diakité is preparing for a new challenge. With Stade de Reims recently relegated to Ligue 2, the club might allow their promising talent to move to an ambitious European team.
Crystal Palace, a Premier League club, has made an initial offer of €10 million to sign the young Ivorian international. With 15 caps and 2 goals for Ivory Coast, Diakité is reportedly willing to join the Premier League to give his career new momentum. However, Reims’ management is aiming for a higher fee around €15 million, which could delay the deal’s finalization.
Other English clubs such as Fulham and West Ham have also shown interest, highlighting the growing appeal of the player in the European market. Meanwhile, offers from the Saudi league have been mentioned but have yet to convince the player or his representatives.
This summer is crucial for Oumar Diakité, who could take a major step by joining a Premier League club and showcasing his talent in England. His development will be closely watched, especially given his status as a 2024 Africa Cup of Nations champion and his promising potential at the highest level.
