Liverpool have been linked with Ousmane Diomande even before Ruben Amorim was linked with the managerial job at Anfield.

As per the latest reports going on in the Portuguese, media, the Merseysiders are leading the race to sign the wanted defender.

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According to a story published by Jornal de Noticias today (news image provided below), Liverpool are ‘at the front’ to sign Diomande from Sporting CP in the summer.

Sporting manager, Ruben Amorim, is on the radar of Liverpool and his appointment could accelerate the deal for Diomande.

In your view, should Liverpool pay £68.5million to sign Diomande and replace Matip?