Monster defender now set to replace Ibrahima Konate | OneFootball

Ibrahima Konate is one of these modern day centre-back, who is absolutely brilliant. He reads the game superbly, he's very athletic but also technically sound.

It's been a blessing to have him in the team. However, he might not remain at Anfield for much longer.

We all know his contract is running out come the end of the season. We all know he is yet to extend his terms with the Reds. And we all know what that means.

Given there are only a few months left now until the season concludes, there's definitely more of a chance of Konate leaving than staying.

Of course, that could change but it seems like Liverpool are already making plans to sign a replacement for the French defender.

According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have eyed up Jaka Bijol as a potential replacement for Konate.

The 27-year-old Leeds United defender comes with vast experience. Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes will know him well from his Serie A days, with the Reds' man thought to be a keen fan of Italian football.

Bijol has also done well at Leeds and he could be a nice option to balance out the new centre-back options, who are a little bit less experienced like Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet.

Bijol gives more experience. He also provides that no-nonsense style of play.

The Slovenian international is a monster when it comes to defending. He will put his body on the line and he will fight with everything he has when he is on the pitch.