Liverpool have made no progress in agreeing a new contract with Ibrahima Konate. PSG and Real Madrid are both keeping an eye on the situation and could decide to sign him this summer.
The 25-year-old has just 12 months left on his current deal in June and the Reds are likely to be more willing to sell rather than let him leave on a free in 2026.
Football Ufabet first revealed that Liverpool had opened talks with Konate in October but were still not close to agreeing a contract extension.
It has led to growing speculation หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ at Anfield that the defender could be allowed to leave should an attractive offer come in.
“As a result, there is a growing feeling at Anfield that the centre-back could be allow to leave should an interested club come up with an offer for him.” That quote alone should concern Liverpool fans. The club is staring at the prospect of losing a high-potential centre-back for nothing in 2026—or worse, selling him to a direct Champions League rival this summer.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown, speaking to Football Insider, added a key variable: Konate’s fate could hinge on Virgil van Dijk’s. “If the 33-year-old leaves upon the expiry of his contract, Liverpool will be very reluctant to see both of their current starting centre-backs leave in the same window.”
That feels like a massive gamble. Liverpool risk being reactive instead of proactive with two of their top central defenders. Planning for the future doesn’t mean waiting until it’s force on you.
Liverpool have their own concerns about Konate situation but are not convince he is the best long-term option for the position.
They are targeting a new centre-back signing this summer, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Bournemouth’s Dean Housen the top targets.