Ibrahima Konate will become Liverpool's first signing of the summer as the defender prepares to make the switch to Anfield.
The Reds have triggered the Β£36million release clause in his RB Leipzig contract as Jurgen Klopp brings in reinforcements at the centre-half position.
Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez are all recovering from long-term injuries and with their return dates unknown, Konate will be at the forefront of Liverpool's plans for the beginning of the new Premier League season.
The 22-year-old helped steer Julian Nagelsmann's side to a runner-up finish in the Bundesliga this season, partnering Dayot Upamecano who will join Bayern Munich this summer along with the German coach.
Which shirt number should Ibrahima Konate take if he joins Liverpool? Comment below .
The official confirmation for Konate's move to Liverpool should arrive in the next 48 hours, but in the meantime, let's look at the shirt numbers he could take when he joins.
The number 2 jersey is the most obvious one vacant for a new defender and hasn't been worn since Nathaniel Clyne's exit last term. Stephane Henchoz and Glen Johnson wore the shirt during their time with the club too.
Gigi Wijnaldum's number 5 is also set to be available as he looks set to join Barcelona.
Liverpool are also not looking to make Ozan Kabak's loan move permanent from Schalke which means the number 19 is up for grabs, while Adrian's uncertain future leaves 13 a possibility for Konate.
The number 24 jersey is also vacant following Rhian Brewster's move to Sheffield United last summer, while the number 25 shirt is also available.
Dominic Solanke and Fabio Borini's old number 29 shirt is also available, with numbers 30 and 31 also free, last worn by Suso and Raheem Sterling, while number 33 remains vacant since Jordon Ibe joined Bournemouth.
Adam Bogdan's old number 34 , Kevin Stewart's previous number 35 and Samed Yesil's former number 36 are also up for grabs.
Numbers 37, 38 and 39 worn by Jari Litmanen and Martin Skrtel, Jon Flanagan and Craig Bellamy respectively are available, while number 40 has remained vacant since Ryan Kent made the switch to Rangers.
There are also several unallocated numbers at Liverpool at the moment that Konate could take.
43, 44, 49, 55, 70, 71, 74, 79, 80, 82, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97.
Sehklmot
1
give him 100 please please
Tetclsu
0
Which club will be first to give a player number 100
There is until 99
lanbcilmru
1
no 5 is the best
Junbmsty
1
Meyamuz
1
prefect it to give him no.5 and TAA switch to no.2
Yihbeiopru
1
37 , tribute to skrtel
InnocentFurahaMwan
0
to me I prefer to give number 5 jersey
rokceimrsz
0
Which club will be first to give a player number 100
Willhen
0
Van Dijk is 4 Konate must be 5
Marlique2001
0
let him take advantage of number 5 while anold should switch to number 2
No, would like Arnold to make the no 66 a number young players would like to put on
kewclmrsu
1
let him take advantage of number 5 while anold should switch to number 2
kewclmrsu
0
let him take advantage of number 5 while anold should switch to number 2
Jouamsyz
2
just give him number 5
toabistuz
0
maybe 2 or 5 ain't bad for a defender
nokabdemn
1
let Give Him No 5
rocaeklmty
0
let him take the number## 2
coweklmr
0
woah he should take num 2 or 5
AfrasbinAk
4
at the end! I realized this is a useless post! π€¦π»ββοΈπ€¦π»ββοΈπ€¦π»ββοΈ
hauemnryz
1
let him wear number 5
mayadnpuyz
0
let him get 3
fabinho wears the 3
yehbdlpsyz
1
Welcome to Anfield Bro.
Cubabioz
0
Number 44/55/88 is the lucky also 66 tta.
Also 11 M S
Omitunsin7
1
i think it's high time we give him a proper number of the position...i think I will go for number 5.wijnadum's number
fuocmosyz
0
let him get 3
Lamacikyz
0
Number 44/55/88 is the lucky also 66 tta.
RichardWallker0147
1
Since wijnadum is going out I think is perfect number for him no 5
Allforyou123
0
97 because he will be the last person to beat when u want to score against Liverpool
Biabklnpry
0
Number 5
Kakamez100
0
let him be given no.2
Dannielahmad86
0
Liverpool defenders next season; 1- VVD 2- Matip 3- Gomez 4- Philips 5- Williams 6- Kabak 7- Konate [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] This people think defenders are the problems
stupid ... very stupid.. go get some toy & play somewhere else
9jartic105
1
let him wear no. 5
Vuwbcdkmyz
2
kloop knows which number suit for his player following how the perform in the team.
LastLiv
0
I think he will be given No.2
riojo2000
0
For me 5 should be a perfect number for him as a center half.
he's a CB not a CM
Rd341
1
For me 5 should be a perfect number for him as a center half.
ohh wjinaldum is already gone so you're right
Rd341
1
For me 5 should be a perfect number for him as a center half.
already taken.
Ogbes
0
For me 5 should be a perfect number for him as a center half.
Sorojena
0
who has 60 to 69
Jadon2020
0
Give him number 0. He deserves that for his hard work π€£π€£π€£π€£
zicilnprsz
2
let him wear 5
Adesina
2
Give fan number 5 and give Konate 3
mucbdnptu
2
He can take 2
AhmadArsalan1
3
ibrahima no 2
retbdiku
0
I prefer first 11 numbers. the rest are bench warmer π
Cruyff wore 14 and was never a bench warmer....come out of the Dinosaurs age...and accept change
pazabikotu
3
I prefer first 11 numbers. the rest are bench warmer π
voycdelptu
0
nomel 5 ofcourse
Alexandra Arnold should be given #2
yakadhila
1
nomel 5 ofcourse
ynwa7337liverpool
0
give him number 5
MohammedRaheem
0
96 look pretty good
tripleo
2
Jersey 37 will be good