Liverpool weigh up hijack of Sporting player close to being sold | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande could gain a major new suitor in this transfer window. Liverpool have called an internal meeting to discuss the possibility of making a move for the Sporting centre-back and trying to overtake Nottingham Forest in the race.

The information was reported by ‘indykaila News’, which claims that figures at the Reds will assess a potential move for the Ivory Coast international. For now, no decision has yet been made on whether to submit an offer.

Liverpool’s entry could significantly change a process that has so far been marked by talks between Sporting and Nottingham Forest. The Nottingham club remain interested in signing the defender, but have still not managed to reach a definitive agreement with the Lions.

Sporting’s board want around €40 million fixed, plus €5 million in add-ons for Ousmane Diomande, and are unwilling to lower that demand. Nottingham Forest, for their part, are said to have reached €38 million guaranteed, plus a further €4 million in bonuses linked to the player’s performances.

In the 2025/26 season, Ousmane Diomande – valued at €42 million – made 31 appearances for Sporting: 17 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup and one in the Super Cup. In total, across 2,301 minutes played, the centre-back scored one goal and provided one assist.

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