Ibrahima Konate is to swap RB Leipzig for Liverpool within the first signing of the summer time, with the deal anticipated to be accomplished throughout the subsequent 48 hours.
The Frenchman has been a recognized goal since late final yr, with the Reds wanting to bolster their defensive ranks for subsequent season and past.
And swiftly after the conclusion of the season, Liverpool are to tie up the deal for Konate after triggering his £36 million launch clause from Leipzig.
Liverpool “anticipate to finish” the deal for the 22-year-old throughout the subsequent “48 hours” in response to the Merseyside press, which incorporates the Times’ Paul Joyce, the Athletic’s James Pearce and the Telegraph’s Chris Bascombe.
Private phrases with Konate and his representatives have been agreed upon and now it is just a matter of time till an announcement of his arrival is made.
The 6ft 4 defender is extremely rated, has tempo and is completed within the air, with expertise at senior stage, 95 video games for Leipzig, at simply 22 years of age.
The suitable-footed centre-back is to symbolize France on the European under-21s Championship knockout rounds beginning on Monday, little doubt a key cause for wrapping up a deal earlier than his consideration switches elsewhere.
Konate could possibly be together with his French facet up till June 6 ought to they make the ultimate, the place a break thereafter ought to see him return in time for the beginning of Liverpool’s pre-season.