Liverpool identify new centre-back target after positive Schlotterbeck talks

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Ousmane Diomande to Liverpool transfer update Liverpool are continuing their search for a new center-back, with Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande now emerging as a serious option following positive talks with Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck. The club has now added Ousmane Diomande to their shortlist — a young, dynamic defender who could fit perfectly into Slot’s system.

Ousmane Diomande: The backup plan Liverpool reportedly still expect Marc Guehi to join the club in the future, but nothing has been finalized yet. That uncertainty has led to wider scouting, and Diomande’s name keeps popping up.

If Konate leaves and Guehi’s deal stalls, Liverpool could even pursue both Schlotterbeck and Diomande next summer — an ambitious but calculated rebuild. For now, Diomande feels like Liverpool’s “wild card” option — a young star with a sky-high ceiling.