Liverpool latest: Reds 'going all out' for urgent transfer as Konate replacement identified

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The latest Liverpool news sees the Reds target a replacement for Ibrahima Konate while one star winger is very much in the club's sightsLiverpool have been shaken by the revelation that Ibrahima Konate is poised to depart the club this summer following the breakdown of contract negotiations. The Konate development has struck like a devastating blow, compounding the Reds' extensive summer agenda.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe latest reports suggest Liverpool are already exploring options to succeed Konate. According to Calciomercato, the Brazilian defender has caught the eye of Liverpool's sporting director, Richard Hughes.The Brazilian has established himself as one of Italy's most imposing defenders since arriving from Torino in July 2022.

The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international has been on the Reds' watchlist for quite some time and they are believed to be pursuing his signature following Salah's departure from Anfield.Yet the German club are understood to be holding out for approximately £87m. This week, the Ivory Coast international acknowledged he's conscious of the attention from Liverpool and other top-tier clubs throughout Europe."Yeah, I heard.