Ibrahima Konate 'makes Liverpool contract demand' after Real Madrid transfer decision

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Ibrahima Konate is rapidly approaching the end of his current Liverpool contract. 09:03, Thu, Apr 2, 2026 Updated: 09:04, Thu, Apr 2, 2026 Ibrahima Konate is in the final few months of his Liverpool contract (Image: Getty)Ibrahima Konate has entered the final three months of his Liverpool deal, but so far, a renewal isn’t anywhere to be seen.

As a result, the clock is ticking for Konate and Liverpool to find an agreement.It’s reported by The Athletic that Konate is asking for an increase on his current £150,000 per week contract, with the centre back keen to be put among the club’s highest earners. Currently, that includes Mohamed Salah and his £400,000 per week deal, but with the Egyptian set to leave at the end of the season, his departure could free up some finances to use in the Konate deal.Florian Wirtz is said to pocket around £250,000 per week, which is closer to the benchmark Konate would be asking for.

Liverpool’s position was strengthened earlier this season when Real Madrid reportedly withdrew their interest, with suggestions they had previously been keen on a free transfer.Arne Slot is a big fan of Ibrahima Konate (Image: Getty) Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The same report claims that despite the proximity to the expiry date, Liverpool insiders still expect Konate to remain at the club heading into next season.Manager Slot has been quizzed on the 26-year-old’s future, with the Dutchman reiterating the club’s position: “We are in talks with him so that tells you what we want.