According to journalist Christian Falk, Liverpool’s recruitment under Arne Slot is focused on young talent, with Smit’s 18 Eredivisie starts, 89% pass accuracy and 5.8 ball recoveries per game making him an attractive midfield option.
Diomande, who has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 20 Bundesliga appearances, is said to carry a €100m asking price, drawing interest from clubs like Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.