"Liverpool are reportedly considering strengthening in central defence in the upcoming January transfer window, and that could mean a move for a Chelsea target. Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande was on Chelsea's list in the summer, though in the end they opted for Jorrel Hato instead. It now seems Diomande is also on Liverpool's radar, as the Reds have been assessing a number of options as potential signings at the back, according to talkSPORT. The report also names Sven Botman as a Liverpool target that has been considered in recent months, though no moves have been made for any of these names yet."
"Virgil van Dijk is not getting any younger, and Giovanni Leoni is out with a long-term injury, while Ibrahima Konate is nearing the end of his contract. Diomande looks like he could be ideal to help LFC in this problem position, but Botman has the benefit of being proven in the Premier League. Likewise, one imagines many Liverpool fans would still be keen on Marc Guehi, who has established himself as one of the Premier League's top defenders at Crystal Palace."
Liverpool are assessing central-defence reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window, with Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande on their radar alongside names like Sven Botman. Diomande was previously linked with Chelsea in the summer, who instead signed Jorrel Hato. Liverpool face defensive uncertainties: Virgil van Dijk is aging, Giovanni Leoni is sidelined long-term, and Ibrahima Konate is nearing contract expiry. Botman offers Premier League experience, while Marc Guehi remains an admired domestic option. Chelsea could also consider Diomande as defensive depth while Levi Colwill recovers from injury.
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