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Liverpool are eyeing a defensive reinforcement amid uncertainty over Ibrahima Konate's future at the club, with former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore suggesting they consider Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa as a viable option. Konate has reportedly rejected Liverpool’s latest contract offer, attracting interest from major clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Although Konate’s departure might worry fans, Collymore downplays its impact, arguing Konate is not as indispensable to Liverpool as figures like Virgil van Dijk or Mohamed Salah. He believes Liverpool could seamlessly replace Konate by scouting "better defenders around the world," among whom Konsa stands out[1][2][3].

Konsa, a 27-year-old centre-back under contract with Aston Villa until 2028, has made over 230 appearances and is highly regarded by teammates for his defensive abilities. His teammate Matty Cash has described Konsa as “one of the best Premier League centre-backs.” Collymore emphasizes that while Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace is also being pursued, Konsa represents an "incredible" defensive option that Liverpool should strongly consider. He expresses surprise that Liverpool have not yet prioritized Konsa despite Villa’s financial constraints affecting their transfer strategy[1][2][3].

Collymore notes that Marc Guehi’s versatility across defence makes him an appealing acquisition, but Konsa’s qualities and potential value as a long-term solution may surpass Guehi’s role as a solid squad player. Liverpool have already lost Jarell Quansah this summer and are reportedly looking to bolster their backline. The interest in both Guehi and Konsa reflects this strategic defensive recruitment plan amid contract and transfer market developments affecting current defenders[2][3].

In summary, Ezri Konsa emerges as a strong contender for Liverpool’s defensive reinforcement, with expert advice highlighting his Premier League experience and defensive prowess as key strengths Liverpool should capitalize on to mitigate Konate’s uncertain status.[1][2][3]

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