Liverpool's pursuit of defensive reinforcements has reportedly hit a stumbling block amid a blow to their chase of RB Leipzig star Ibrahima Konate, while the Reds are yet to make a decision on loan star Ozan Kabak.
The Reds' shortcomings in defence have been exposed this season following the injuries of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, with Jurgen Klopp's side lacking the necessary strength in depth to maintain performances in the duo's absence.
As a result, Klopp is in the market for central defenders this summer, and despite reports that a deal for Leipzig's Konate is all-but wrapped up, the Reds have been dealt a blow to their pursuit of the 21-year-old.