Liverpool are hoping to finalise a £33million move for RB Lepzig's Ibrahima Konate as they look to bolster their defensive options following a difficult season at the back.
Jurgen Klopp has been dealing with a crisis at the back all season, with injuries to both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
And the Reds are looking to get a deal done for highly-rated Konate - who is currently with France at the Under-21 European Championship - ahead of the summer transfer window.
It had initially been reported that Liverpool are on the brink of finalising a deal for Konate but Sportsmail understands that there is still a way to go.