Liverpool are reportedly close to signing Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig in the next few days. 

According to popular football journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are set to secure the centre-back’s signature.

Back in March, The Athletic journalist David Ornstein claimed that the Reds were heavily interested in the French defender and that they were in the “advanced stage” over a potential transfer.

Several other Premier League clubs have shown interest in the 21-year-old, but it seems Liverpool have moved quickly to seal the deal.

Ibrahima Konaté to Liverpool, here we go soon! The deal is set to be completed, personal terms agreed on a five-years contract.

Liverpool will pay the release clause to RB Leipzig in the next days [around €35m] in order to finalize the signing of Konaté.