Liverpool expected to intensify interest in Pierre Kalulu amid uncertain Ibrahima Konate future

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Mixed messages from Anfield regarding Ibrahima Konate’s future has opened the door to a potential move for the Juventus defender. Image Credits: Imago ImagesSpeaking after Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Everton last week, Ibrahima Konate was open in expressing his desire to stay at the club.The Frenchman said: “For sure there is a big chance I’m here next season.

I’m waiting to sort the contract.”But, according to Alex Crook of TalkSPORT, things are not quite as straightforward as they seem as he reveals that there are mixed messages coming out of Anfield regarding the defender’s future.Speaking to TalkSPORT on Friday, Crook said: “We don’t know what’s happening with Konate yet. Mixed messaging there.”“If you speak to people close to Konate they say that he’s close to signing a new deal and extending his stay.

Sources at Liverpool are suggesting it’s a bit more 50/50, a bit more in the balance than that.”That has thrown uncertainty back on to a contract saga that has plodded along behind the scenes all season long.It has put water on the fire just when the club finally appeared to be reaching a conclusion with the Frenchman.With this uncertainty now filling the air, Liverpool are reportedly set to intensify their interest in Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, whilst continuing to work on Ibrahima Konate.According to reports in Italy, Kalulu has been on Liverpool’s radar for some time now.Three months ago, CaughtOffside reported that a number of clubs including Liverpool had sent out scouts to observe Pierre Kalulu.The most recent development is that Manchester United and Liverpool in particular received positive feedback from their scouts after watching the player.The report from CaughtOffside goes on to reveal that: “We can also expect Liverpool to step up their interest, whether or not they lose Ibrahima Konate.”That last part is important, as it shows that Liverpool do not intend to wait around for Konate’s decision.If the French defender does decide to depart Anfield this summer, then the club are already working hard on finding his replacement. Ibrahima Konate Pierre Kalulu