Liverpool finds Konaté's replacement. Champions League winner in sight

Merseyside’s Liverpool have launched an active search to reinforce their defensive line following the confirmed departure of Ibrahima Konaté.

Details: According to DaveOCKOP, the Merseysiders have been offered the chance to sign 23-year-old PSG and Ukraine national team centre-back Illia Zabarnyi. At this stage, talks are still preliminary, but both parties have already initiated their first dialogue.

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The prospect of this high-profile transfer surfaced completely unexpectedly. During a meeting with Liverpool’s management, the agents representing Curtis Jones also presented the Reds’ bosses with a tantalising proposal for the Ukrainian centre-back.

For Liverpool, this option seems extremely promising, especially with the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club’s new head coach. The Spanish tactician knows all about Zabarnyi’s outstanding abilities from their successful stint together at Bournemouth. Now, the Merseyside hierarchy must decide whether to turn these initial conversations into a formal transfer bid.

It’s worth noting that this season, the Ukrainian defender has played 37 matches for the Parisians, scoring once—his goal coming in a Ligue 1 clash against Auxerre.

Reminder: Real Madrid are close to signing former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté.