The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer switch to the Premier League, with Chelsea and Manchester United among those to have been mentioned in connection with his services in recent months.
The Reds appear to be closing in on the signing of Ibrahima Konate ahead of the summer transfer window.
Konate, who is under contract until the summer of 2023, has not fine his way since playing at Leipzig under Julian Nagelsmann.
The Merseyside club are said to be in advanced talks with Konate's representatives over the possibility of a summer switch.
The Athletic claimed on Monday that any interested party would need to match the defender's £34million release clause in order to force through a move.
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