Liverpool remain in pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.
The Guardian says an agreement is on the verge of being reached between the Anfield side and their Bundesliga counterparts, with the former ready to pay the 21-year-old's £30.5m release clause.
The reported signing would see Liverpool sign a centre-back who has also been linked with a move to bitter rivals Manchester United, as well as Chelsea.
The same outlet adds the deal once again highlights the excellent relationship between Liverpool and Leipzig, with the former having signed midfielder Naby Keita for £52.7m three years ago from the Red Bull Arena.
Konate has made 92 appearances across all competitions for Julian Nagelsmann's side since joining in 2017 from French side Sochaux, with that limited figure down to injuries he has picked up along the way.
