Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Fiorentina star Nikola Milenkovic with the latest transfer news emerging from Anfield.
Liverpool are reportedly finalising a deal to sign RB Leipzig prospect Ibrahima Konate, 21, this summer as Jurgen Klopp looks to strengthen his defensive options.
Should they complete the transfer, the Reds will have a plethora of options at centre-back next season, with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip expected to return from long-term injuries in time for the new campaign.
As such, Liverpool seem unlikely to make more defensive signings and this could pave the way for United to pursue Milenkovic, 23, with far less competition than before.
Both Premier League giants are linked with the Fiorentina stalwart but Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claims the Reds will end their interest if they sign Konate.
The report adds the Red Devils are in pole position to sign Milenkovic, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer searching for a new partner for Harry Maguire as a matter of a priority.
The Serbian has just over one year remaining on his contract and is expected to be available for a fee in the region of £30million.
Tottenham, Inter Milan and AC Milan are also credited with interest in the former Partizan Belgrade man, who has earned 28 caps for Serbia.
But Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade has not given up hope of Milenkovic signing a new deal in Tuscany.
"We are talking about it, these are situations that we will face but right now we have to think only of the pitch," said Prade in January.
"The team is responding, some results have been excellent, others less so. We just think about playing."
Milenkovic has scored three goals in 26 Serie A games as Fiorentina have endured an underwhelming season which leaves them 14th in the table.
The defender started Serbia's 3-2 victory over Republic of Ireland last week and was sent off for a poor challenge in their 2-2 draw with Portugal on Saturday.
Sibiklmprt
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insulting because of football, you should think before you comment, moreover we are not even paid for supporting teams, football should bring us together .
The_liverpool_Boss87
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konate is not a good player for Liverpool... too many injuries last year
yimabnos
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ole is still unsure who to sign next
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ole doesn't scout
yimabnos
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Ole please stop scouting for players whom you may never get or if u get you may never use them..instead scout for the upcoming matches that you are sure you're going to face
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u hv to improve your football knowledge
Michaelsmooth
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very doll fans man u😂😂🤣🤣
if you were smart you'd know it's DULL not DOLL
nasceknty
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still we are ahead in pl as compare to shitpool 🤣. another 32 years waiting for you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
selexie94
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Ole please stop scouting for players whom you may never get or if u get you may never use them..instead scout for the upcoming matches that you are sure you're going to face
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Ole is not in charge of scouting, they have a sporting director who runs it now
Olenewslogan
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Ole please stop scouting for players whom you may never get or if u get you may never use them..instead scout for the upcoming matches that you are sure you're going to face
ManUnited-Red
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we should start signing players
sozcdilryz
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ole is still unsure who to sign next
Tjake
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He'll be a good sign like Vidic
Zaoablnrz
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Each one of Eufa council must go and flush z toilet over their heads coz they r thieves and must resign now
mopabekrty
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very doll fans man u😂😂🤣🤣
ditbdlnyz
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One article says it's Pau Torres another one says its milenkovic the other one says it Kaunde... United oh united
Hatbiklpst
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Sorry, United not interested to signed Milenkovic, this rumours just to make joke headlines for United fans
Arrowhuy
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Konate has agreed personal terms He is going to Liverpool
Rezzyy
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Apdisameddeeq
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yeees we Singh him