Liverpool contract talks with Konate at impasse amid Madrid interest: Joyce

Liverpool are going through a contract stand-off with Ibou Konate as his future at Anfield stays unresolved.

Liverpool contract talks with Konate stall

As reported by Paul Joyce in The Occasions, “Konate’s future stays unsure.

“The France defender has entered the ultimate yr of his personal deal and long-standing makes an attempt to influence him to signal a brand new contract stay at an deadlock.”

The 26-year-old has been a key determine since his £36 million arrival from RB Leipzig in 2021, forming a robust partnership with Virgil van Dijk within the coronary heart of our defence.

Nevertheless, with negotiations stalling, Actual Madrid have emerged as doable suitors subsequent summer time.

Joyce made it clear that whereas Liverpool wish to hold him, the membership won’t beg anybody to remain. Although the participant’s jokes in regards to the potential transfer received’t have gone down effectively.

The message is straightforward: if Konate needs to commit his long-term future, he stays central to Arne Slot’s plans. If not, Liverpool are ready to maneuver ahead with out him.

Actual Madrid curiosity and Liverpool’s defensive depth

The scenario comes at a time when our centre-back division has been bolstered with the signing of Giovanni Leoni from Parma.

The 18-year-old Italian was introduced in for £26 million as a long-term venture, however our squad is already effectively stocked with Joe Gomez and academy prospects pushing by way of.

Actual Madrid’s curiosity provides one other layer of intrigue. The Spanish giants prised Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Anfield and Konate’s tempo and power make him a pure match for La Liga.

With simply months left on his deal, his future might turn out to be one of many main sagas of 2026.

Liverpool’s stance is obvious — the membership is planning forward, however the door stays open for the French worldwide to increase his keep. Till then, the uncertainty over his future will proceed to hover over Anfield.

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