Liverpool are finalising a deal for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.
The Athletic says Liverpool have moved to boost their squad as they look to wrap up a deal for Konate ahead of the summer transfer window.
A move to bring the French youngster to Anfield is believed to be at an advanced stage, and Konate could leave for Merseyside at the soonest opportunity - which would prove invaluable given the Euros is on the horizon this summer.
With Leipzig not in a position of having to sell, any buyer will reportedly have to pay Konate's release clause of £33million (€40m), rather than trying to negotiate a lower asking price.
Leipzig, who sit second and four points off Bayern Munich in Bundesliga, are understood to be aware of interest in their centre back but if Liverpool choose to pay his release clause, no talks would be needed.
