Ex-PL club CEO shares 'worry' about Liverpool amid 'sticking point' in contract talks
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Sat 18 April 2026 7:00, UK Liverpool should have tied Ibrahima Konate down to a new contract by now if they wanted the defender to remain at Anfield.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as Konate’s future remains uncertain.Konate’s contract at Liverpool will expire at the end of the season, meaning the 26-year-old will be allowed to leave for free.The 26-year-old had interest from Real Madrid, but the Frenchman has been in talks with Liverpool over extending his time at the club.Liverpool are expected to upgrade Konate’s contract to try and keep him at the club, with the Reds already set to lose Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah at the end of the season. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Expert ‘worried’ by Ibrahima Konate’s situation at LiverpoolEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – states that there is one “sticking point” that needs to be resolved first between Konate and Liverpool.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness though believes the club are not “100% sure” whether they want to keep Konate.Games Started30Duels Won68%Aerial Duels Won70.6%Defensive Contributions255Penalties Conceded1Ibrahima Konate’s 2025-26 Premier League stats for Liverpool.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Konate got himself back into form.
“He may have other options, but it would be best for him to stay at Liverpool if they can come to this agreement. If they really want him, they should have got it done.
It just shows that people aren’t 100% sure on either side that this is what they want. That’s what would worry me if I was Chief Executive.”Liverpool to block exit of young starLiverpool also have no plans to allow Rio Ngumoha to leave the club this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The 17-year-old has emerged as a star of the future at Anfield, but the Reds will block any loan offers that they receive for the forward.With Salah leaving, Liverpool want Ngumoha to have a greater impact on the first team next season as the club rebuild the squad.Ngumoha has already shown great promise on the left flank, and is set to lead the next generation of talent coming through at the club. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.