Portuguese newspaper reports Sporting Lisbon centre-back attracting interest from Liverpool

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Liverpool is reportedly eyeing Sporting CP centre-back Zeno Debast, should they fail to secure Marc Guehi, according to Portuguese newspaper Record. This interest comes amid continued uncertainty surrounding Guehi's future, as Liverpool missed out on signing him during the summer transfer window. The Reds were close to signing the Crystal Palace defender on the deadline day but were unable to complete the deal due to Palace's inability to sign a replacement[1]. Besides Debast, Liverpool is also considering other defensive targets, including Sporting's Ousmane Diomande, Newcastle United's Sven Botman, and Paris Saint-Germain's Willian Pacho. Debast has been impressive for Sporting this season, helping the team to second place in Liga Portugal[1]. Liverpool's pursuit of Debast and other centre-backs is partly driven by the ongoing uncertainty over Ibrahima Konaté's future at Anfield. Konaté's contract situation remains unresolved, and the club is preparing for potential scenarios where he might leave[2][3]. With European commitments and a congested winter schedule ahead, Liverpool is keen to bolster their defensive line to ensure stability and depth[2][3]. While targeting Debast for a potential summer move, Liverpool is also closely monitoring other options, like Diomande, for a possible January transfer. Diomande has garnered significant attention for his performances and could become a key signing for the Reds[2][5]. However, securing such deals may prove challenging due to negotiating complexities and competition from other clubs[4].