Liverpool are reportedly considering strengthening in central defence in the upcoming January transfer window, and that could mean a move for a Chelsea target.

Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande was on Chelsea’s list in the summer, though in the end they opted for Jorrel Hato instead.

It now seems Diomande is also on Liverpool’s radar, as the Reds have been assessing a number of options as potential signings at the back, according to talkSPORT.

The report also names Sven Botman as a Liverpool target that has been considered in recent months, though no moves have been made for any of these names yet.

Who should Liverpool sign to bolster their defence?

Diomande has shone during his time at Sporting, and it makes sense that he continues to be talked about in relationship to Europe’s top clubs.

Liverpool could certainly do well to bring the Ivory Coast international in this January as they’re currently looking a little suspect at the back.

Ousmane Diomande of Sporting Lisbon (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Virgil van Dijk is not getting any younger, and Giovanni Leoni is out with a long-term injury, while Ibrahima Konate is nearing the end of his contract.

Diomande looks like he could be ideal to help LFC in...