Liverpool signing this 21-year-old Bundesliga rising star with £45m release clause would be great investment

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According to BILD (h/t Express), Liverpool have turned their attention to Ibrahima Konate of RB Leipzig. While his centre-back partner Dayot Upamecano was said to be of interest to Liverpool, they have seemingly now reverted it to Konate.

Liverpool have been ravaged with injuries this season As Fabinho and Jordan Henderson lined up in defence against Southampton and Manchester United, it was clear that Liverpool had reached the bottom of the barrel. From being clear favourites last season during this time to handing the initiative to Manchester United within a few weeks, Liverpool have been hit hard this season.

For large parts of their dominating season last year, they had very few injuries to deal with. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Read More Why Liverpool must move to sign Rodrigo De Paul from UdineseWhy Liverpool should sign Merih Demiral at the earliest He was a part of the Leipzig side that went to the semi-finals of the Champions League last season.