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Nottingham Forest advances in Ousmane Diomande talks amid Liverpool interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Nottingham Forest advances in Ousmane Diomande talks amid Liverpool interest

Summary

Nottingham Forest's pursuit of Ousmane Diomande has resumed as discussions with Sporting Lisbon reach final stages for a €40m deal. Liverpool had initially been positioned to benefit from a previous collapse in talks, but it now seems Diomande may no longer be an option for them. The club is reportedly considering Ronald Araujo as a potential addition to strengthen their defense. Liverpool's defensive needs have intensified, leading to scrutiny over their transfer strategy this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Nottingham Forest is close to securing a €40m deal for Diomande.
•Liverpool had hoped to benefit from the earlier stalled talks regarding Diomande.
•Ronald Araujo emerges as an alternative option for Liverpool's defense.
•Concerns grow over Liverpool's summer transfer strategy and defensive needs.

Latest Updates

2:15 PMYahoo Sports — “Agreement close” – Sudden u-turn now puts Liverpool transfer in serious jeopardy

What they're saying

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Nottingham Forest’s proposed move for Ousmane Diomande this summer is now firmly back on the table.Fabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Tricky Trees are “moving to final stages...
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