Liverpool ready to spend big on Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate

Tue, 25 May, 2021 - 20:54

Carl Markham

Liverpool are pursuing a £35m (€40.4m) deal for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate to bolster their centre-back options for the new season.

A third-place finish that guaranteed Champions League football — something which had looked highly unlikely with 10 matches to go — has given the club the confidence to press ahead with their interest in the 22-year-old.

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