🚨Insider claims Liverpool want to improve key area with move for African prodigy
Liverpool in talks with player's camp...
Liverpool are hoping to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Ousmane Diomande.
According to DaveOCKop, Liverpool want to sign the 21-year-old defender from Portuguese club Sporting CP. The player has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well. He has the physicality for English football, and he could prove to be an excellent long-term investment for Liverpool.
Diomande has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal as well.
Liverpool could use Ousmane Diomande
It is no secret that they need to bring in a quality central defender. Ibrahima Konate will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with the club. In addition to that, Joe Gomez has been in abysmal form this season, and his availability remains a concern. Liverpool should look to replace him at the end of the season.
Diomande is currently one of the finest young defenders in European football, and he could be the ideal acquisition. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done. The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be quite exciting for the Ivorian defender. It would be the ideal next step in his career, and he will look to fight for major trophies.
Regular football in England could help him improve further and accelerate his development. Liverpool have done well to groom young players in the past, and they could play a key role in the development of the 21-year-old as well. It will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with the Portuguese club over a reasonable deal now.
Reds remain keen on Marc Guehi
Liverpool remain interested in the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as well. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in January. Alternatively, they could sign him on a free transfer at the end of the season. The defender was close to joining Liverpool in the summer, but the move collapsed in the end.
Diomande and Guehi would be excellent additions for the club, and the two players could sort out the Liverpool defensive unit for the foreseeable future.
Sporting CP could easily demand a premium for the young defender. They will not want to lose the player easily. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get the deal across the line. He would be a long-term investment for them, and the deal could be worth doing, even if he costs a premium. Diomande might be able to justify the investment in future.