Konate, 19, has been the mainstay of Red Bull Leipzig this season and participated in 43 races.
The centre-back of the French national team U2/Kloc-0 just arrived from sochaux for 270,000 pounds two years ago, but now his value is much higher. His contract with the team will end in 2023, but it is a good signing for Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds boss plans to bring in more players to strengthen his squad this summer, because the club hopes to challenge Guardiola's Manchester City again next season.
They already have too many central defenders to choose from, especially after England star Gomez returned from injury.
However, according to Sports Witness, the promising Leipzig star may appear on their transfer radar before next season.
However, this club faces fierce competition from Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and Arsenal.
Both sides are in urgent need of reinforcements for next season, and they may regard konate as a cheap signing, rather than their other targets.
Real Madrid contacted the 26-year-old winger earlier this year, but according to the Daily Mail, the Reds are now planning to buy him.