The website 'Fichajes' revealed that Liverpool has identified Ivorian Ousmane Diomande, defender of Sporting Lisbon, as a priority to replace French defender Ibrahima Konaté in case he leaves the team in the near future.

According to the same source, Liverpool plans to move to sign Diomande during the winter transfer window, after the 21-year-old player has become one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe due to his outstanding performances with Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese league.

Diomande is characterized by his defensive strength, tactical intelligence, and ability to initiate attacks from the back, qualities that have made him a key target for Liverpool, which is looking for a defender capable of replacing Konaté and ensuring long-term defensive stability for the team.

The source noted that Diomande joined Sporting Lisbon in January 2023 and has played over 100 matches with the team, scoring six goals and providing two assists, making him one of the cornerstones of the Portuguese club.

The report confirmed that Liverpool may face strong competition from Chelsea, which has also shown interest in signing the player after their defender Levi Colwill was injured, making the race to sign Diomande a focal point for major English clubs in the upcoming winter transfer market.