Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing sports CP defender Ousmane Diomande.
The Koiborians are now considered one of the best young defensive talents in European football and could prove to be a great acquisition for both teams.
Crystal Palace was about to sign Diomande in the summer.
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According to Fichajes, Liverpool views him as a potential alternative to Konate Ibrahima.
French International will leave Liverpool in the summer of 2026 when their contract expires. He has not signed an extension with the Premier League champion. Reds need to find quality alternatives, and Africans could be the ideal long-term investment for them. He shows his quality in Portugal and has the physicality to do well in the Premier League. He was able to develop into a key player for Liverpool.
Chelsea Keene is Diomande
Meanwhile, Chelsea are also enthusiastic about defenders. They need to add more quality and depth to their defensive units. The 21-year-old helps them tighten up in the back. The opportunity to move to Chelsea or Liverpool is extremely exciting for young defenders. He would want to compete at the highest level, and it might be ideal to move to the Premier League. British regular football could accelerate his development.
The defender has been highly rated across managers at Europe and Manchester United. Reuben Amorim previously described him as a “very talented” player. He worked with Diomande together at the Portuguese Club.
The defender has also been linked to Manchester United in the past. It would be interesting to see where he ends. He tries to join the club. There you will be able to win major trophies. Chelsea and Liverpool were able to provide him with that platform.