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title: "Liverpool interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2020-12-05T07:00:45Z"
modified: "2020-12-05T07:00:45Z"
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# Liverpool interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool are interested in signing RB Leipzig centre-back [Ibrahima Konate](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/23/liverpool-interested-in-ibrahima-konate/), according to *Bild* journalist Christian Falk on Twitter.

The 21-year-old has done well when called upon for the Bundesliga side this season, making [four appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/345957/Show/Ibrahima-Konat%C3%A9) in the division. He is also a current France under-21 international, [winning 11 caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ibrahima-konate/alletore/spieler/357119) for *Les Bleus’* youngsters so far.

On Friday, Falk [claimed](https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1334816950678147072?s=20) that Liverpool viewed him as a potential centre-back addition alongside Leipzig teammate Dayot Upamecano.

> TRUE ✅ Liverpool [@LFC](https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) have also Ibrahima Konaté (21, contract til 2023 @DieRotenBullen) beside Dayot Upamecano (22) on their list for the defense [@BILD\_Sport](https://twitter.com/BILD_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/aGrlaWlRjo](https://t.co/aGrlaWlRjo)
>
> — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) [December 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1334816950678147072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### Read Liverpool Verdict

This suggests that Jurgen Klopp is still very much considering making defensive reinforcements in January, with Liverpool threadbare in that area currently.

With both [Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joe-gomez-virgil-van-dijk-19270845) likely to miss the rest of the season with serious knee injuries, a new signing is surely needed to help the Reds through the second half of the season.

Konate may not quite have the [in-demand profile](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/dayot-upamecano-arsenal-transfer-future-19330251) of Upamecano, who has also been [linked with Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-upamecano-centre-back-leipzig-23050034), but he could be a cheaper option. Schalke’s Ozan Kazak is another Bundesliga defender [in whom the Reds are reportedly interested](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-ozan-kabak-schalke-transfer-january/) as they cast a wide net.

He is currently valued at £36.45m by [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ibrahima-konate/profil/spieler/357119), which could be a reasonable amount to stump up, especially if the likes of Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi are potentially sold in January to free up transfer funds.