Liverpool finalising deal to sign £34m RB Leipzig star Ibrahima Konate

The Reds’ move for the centre-back is said to be at an ‘advanced stage’, according to the Athletic, with Liverpool ready to pay the £34million release clause in the Frenchman’s contract. 

That means Liverpool would not need to initiate talks with the Bundesliga club, though they may need to fight off interest from other parties to secure the defender’s signature.

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