Liverpool are preparing to make a final push to secure a new contract with defender Ibrahima Konaté, whose current deal enters its last 12 months at Anfield. The club plans to formally offer Konaté an extension in the coming days, aiming to keep the French center-back who has drawn interest from top European clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.

Konaté remains reportedly happy at Liverpool and is open to staying, but contract talks have yet to produce an agreement. Should he reject the new terms, Liverpool is expected to consider selling him during this summer transfer window rather than risk losing him on a free transfer in 2026.

The situation has sparked significant transfer speculation. Real Madrid are interested but have indicated they would only meet Liverpool’s asking price if it decreases; currently, Liverpool values Konaté at around €50 million, while Real Madrid’s offer ranges between €20 million and €25 million. Madrid might prefer to wait until Konaté’s contract runs out to sign him without a transfer fee.

Further heightening the uncertainty, reports indicate that Konaté has been offered to other elite clubs like Barcelona and PSG, suggesting Liverpool is exploring multiple options depending on the outcome of contract negotiations.

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The club’s efforts to secure a new deal underscore how critical Konaté is to their defensive plans, but the prospect of losing him this summer looms if a consensus isn’t reached. This contract situation mirrors previous challenges Liverpool has had with key players, adding pressure to resolve talks swiftly.

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