Gossip: Reds interested in two centre-backs

Newcastle United and Liverpool have entered the race to sign Sporting Lisbon's 20-year-old Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, who is also wanted by Chelsea. (Football Transfers)

Nottingham Forest want in excess of £20m for 21-year-old Brazilian centre-back Murillo amid interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris St-Germain. (Football Insider)

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