Liverpool learn stance on £70k-p/w “monster” amid fresh talks

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Van Dijk remains the talisman of the team as club captain and has spoken openly about the struggles, yet speculation surrounding Konate’s future continues to grow after he rejected several contract offers. The France international is out of contract in the summer, and it has long been reported that he would join his former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid once his time on Merseyside was up.

However, a fresh report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein this morning suggested that Los Blancos are no longer pursuing Konate, and that new contract talks at Liverpool are imminent. In a post on X, Ornstein revealed: “Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konate but inform Liverpool they have no interest in signing France int’l.

26yo’s unresolved #LFC contract situation could still go either way.” Will Liverpool offer Ibrahima Konate a new contract? The club clearly want to keep hold of Konate given their repeated attempts to extend his stay, though fresh negotiations may depend on whether Liverpool can meet his expectations, and whether they sign another centre-back.