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Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is poised to show the door to up to 12 players this summer amid plans to give Jurgen Klopp a more streamlined Reds squad next season.
Liverpool’s interest in Konate was first reported back in March, and Goal understands that the Reds are now ready to step it up in the coming weeks, although sources have denied suggestions that the release clause has already been met.
Personal terms are unlikely to be an issue, with reports in Germany suggesting that a five-year contract has already been agreed in principle. Leipzig, it is understood, are resigned to losing the player, having already seen another centre-back, Dayot Upamecano, join Bayern Munich.
Konate is currently away on international duty with France’s U-21 side at the European Championship in Hungary, and sources have indicated that it is unlikely that a deal will be finalised until that tournament is concluded.
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Liverpool beat West Bromwich Albion with a stunning late goal from Alisson, winning despite their injury list becoming even longer.
The Reds looked to be heading towards a 1-1 draw before Alisson popped up with a dramatic header to clinch all three points.
Jurgen Klopp will be delighted to have avoided defeat, and there is still a chance for Liverpool to sneak into the top four despite a frankly ridiculous injury list.
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