Arne Slot, Supervisor of Liverpool appears to be like on throughout the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photograph by Tom Dulat/Getty Photos)
Midtjylland defender Ousmane Diao has revealed his admiration for Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike and claimed that he would like to play alongside the French worldwide.
Diao got here up towards the 23-year-old final season and located it troublesome to cope with the striker. He has revealed that he would like to play alongside the Liverpool participant sometime. He additionally added that he desires of a transfer to the Premier League.
Diao was linked with Crystal Palace just a few months in the past.
Ousmane Diao admires Hugo Ekitike
“Final yr, towards Frankfurt, there have been lots of good gamers like Ekitike, Marmoush, and so on. However Hugo Ekitike was notably troublesome. Truthfully, I’d like to play with him sooner or later [laughs]. His motion is unbelievable. He’s quick, technical… he’s very robust.
“The dream subsequent step is to go to England, to the largest golf equipment, God prepared. To go and play within the Champions League, all that,” he mentioned to Footmercato.
Diao could possibly be a useful choice for the Reds
The 21-year-old African defender is extremely wanted throughout Europe, and he might show to be an fascinating choice for Liverpool in the event that they resolve to make a transfer for him. His feedback will definitely function encouragement for the Premier League membership.
It’s no secret that they want extra high quality and depth within the defensive unit. Ibrahima Konate might be a free agent on the finish of the season, and Joe Gomez might be fairly injury-prone. They want a number of Central defenders within the coming months. They have been near signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace throughout the summer season switch window.
It is going to be fascinating to see if the 21-year-old defender can proceed impressing with Midtjylland and propel himself on the radar of high groups like Liverpool. He’s a younger participant with lots of potential, and he might show to be a helpful acquisition.
