4 quick unpublished stories of the day about Liverpool that might interest you

Chelsea join Liverpool in race for Ibrahima Konate

• According to L'Equipe as quoted by the Express, Chelsea are also interested in signing RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate.
• Thiago Silva's age and Tomori possibly staying at AC Milan are two of the factors cited for their interest.

Liverpool reportedly ready to 'put in a bid' for Kalidou Koulibaly

• Gazzetta dello Sport are claiming that Liverpool are the favourites to sign Koulibaly.
• The price for the Reds are willing to offer for the Napoli centre-back is reportedly €50m.

'It's sad': Ashley Cole on Trent's omission from England team

• Ashley Cole says Trent will find it difficult to break into the England team now.
• He added that it's sad to see that a dip in form at the wrong time has cost Trent his spot in the roster.

Ex-Tottenham man Paul Robinson impressed with Konate

• Robinson says Ibrahima Konate would be an excellent signing for Liverpool.
• He has highlighted Konate's aerial prowess, strength and passing range as factors that make the centre-back so valuable.