Liverpool continue their efforts to secure Ibrahima Konaté’s long-term future amid ongoing contract negotiations. The club has been attempting to extend the central defender’s deal for almost a year, but Konaté remains undecided, still weighing his options.

The situation is increasingly pressing as Konaté is now in the final 12 months of his current contract, giving him the possibility to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club starting January 1. Liverpool must respond quickly to avoid letting the situation spiral out of control.

There are three potential outcomes:

• Konaté agrees to commit his future to Liverpool with a new long-term contract.
• He runs down his existing deal and leaves the club on a free transfer.
• Liverpool sell him during the summer transfer window and seek a replacement.

The club is determined that Konaté will not follow the same path as Trent Alexander-Arnold, who recently left Liverpool for Real Madrid under circumstances viewed as disadvantageous by the Reds. Liverpool are also aware of heightened interest from Real Madrid, who are monitoring Konaté closely.

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While Liverpool have yet to meet the defender’s contract demands, the aim is to avoid losing him without adequate compensation. Fans hope the two parties can reach an agreement to keep Konaté at Anfield in a key defensive role.