Bafode Diakite

Diakite (undisclosed) should be back available for Sunday's clash against Newcastle although he remains not fully fit, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference, according to Sky Sports. ''Bafode is also training, I wouldn't say 100 per cent, but I expect him to be available also for the game.''

Diakite (undisclosed) is continuing to work on his fitness and is hoping to return against Newcastle on Sunday, according to manager Andoni Iraola, per Alexander Smith of the Daily Echo. "I think he finished with some soreness against Spurs. Has been training, not training, resting a little bit, dealing with the situation in the international break. But he was still not feeling fully confident. And I hope he can be available also next week. With Bafo we have to see how the week goes."

Diakite (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Brighton since he wasn't feeling fully fit to feature.

Diakite has joined AFC Bournemouth from Lille on a permanent move, his new club announced.

Diakite made 41 appearances for Lille across all competitions in the 2024-25 season, scoring four goals and providing one assist.