Ivorian international centre-forward Oumar Diakité is travelling to undergo his medical examination at SK Sturm Graz, an Austrian club that will compete in the Europa League. It has been reported that the move has surprised other interested parties, including Bolton and clubs from the Championship, whose interest had previously been mentioned. The transfer is expected to be a loan with an option to buy, an arrangement that allows Stade de Reims to reduce its salary expenses while retaining rights over the 22-year-old player. The deal will be made official once the medical is validated, and if Diakité's performances in Austria are satisfactory, Sturm Graz will have the option to purchase him permanently. He is under contract with Reims until 2028, earning a salary of 500,000 euros per year. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be 5 million euros. Diakité has 31 caps and 6 goals for Cote d'Ivoire. He joined Reims from RB Salzburg in July 2023 for a €2.5 million fee. Recent reports in August 2026 estimated a transfer value between €3 million and €3.5 million for a move to England.