Ibrahima Konate reaches 'stalemate' with Liverpool as contract update issued
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Ibrahima Konate has yet to extend his Liverpool contract, and negotiations aren't looking positive as talks have stalled with just weeks remaining on his current dealIbrahima Konate's contract negotiations with Liverpool are "not looking particularly positive"(Image: Getty)Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is out of contract at the end of this season, and negotiations have stalled as the club attempts to extend his deal.Konate limped off during the final stages of Liverpool's frustrating 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday, adding to Arne Slot 's injury woes. Thankfully for Liverpool, only two games remain this season, with just one win required to qualify for the Champions League.The delay in contract progression may reflect the uncertainty surrounding Liverpool, with fans growing frustrated with Slot as head coach.
Alexander-Arnold left last summer, and Robertson will leave the club at the end of the season.Alisson has also been linked with a summer departure, and now Liverpool is struggling to tie down Konate long-term. "One of the uncertain situations at Liverpool involves Ibrahima Konate, who is out of contract at the end of this season," he said."As I understand it, the situation is still at a stalemate, and it’s not looking particularly positive, although until either side walks away, there is still hope that it could reach a positive conclusion for him to stay at Anfield."Liverpool has signed two center-backs in the last 12 months, but one has yet to join the team, and the other suffered a season-ending injury on his debut.
Giovanni Leoni was signed as a rising prospect from Italy, but was stretchered off on his debut in the Carabao Cup against Southampton.Giovanni Leoni suffered a season-ending injury on his Liverpool debut(Image: Getty Images)Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool this summer in a deal worth $75 million, after striking a deal with French club Rennes. He is expected to be back to full fitness when joining Liverpool for preseason this summer.Joe Gomez is still at Liverpool and is the club's longest-serving player, having arrived in 2015.