Ousmane Diao, a 21-year-old Senegalese central defender for FC Midtjylland, has attracted interest from several clubs, including Benfica. The Danish club is reportedly willing to sell the player for a fee between €15 million and €20 million. Other teams in contention for the defender include Eintracht Frankfurt, FC Porto, Fulham, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and Everton. Midtjylland has already rejected a €12 million offer for the player from Red Bull Leipzig. In October 2025, Sevilla had reportedly submitted a €10 million proposal for the defender. Diao joined the club in July 2024, and his contract is valid until 2029. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €8.00m.