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Liverpool has no intention of parting ways with Ibrahima Konate, even if the club manages to secure two new central defenders.

A deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is reportedly on the horizon.

Konate is in the final 12 months of his contract and could depart for free next summer as it currently stands.



The Reds have recently seen Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract expire and are keen to avoid a similar situation.

Konate has captured the interest of Real Madrid due to his contract status and the fact that his prime years are still ahead of him.

Liverpool might consider cashing in this summer, much like Palace feels it has little choice with Guehi, but that's not the plan at Anfield.

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His contract situation means Palace can't demand a hefty fee, and the club's chairman, Steve Parish, concedes it may need to cash in.

He said: "For players of that calibre to leave on a free, it's a problem for us, unfortunately