Liverpool star has rejected 'third' contract offer from the club - expert: 'it shows there are problems'
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Credit: Imago Thu 20 November 2025 14:04, UK Ibrahima Konate’s Liverpool future has been in doubt for a number of months now but the saga may have finally reached its conclusion.Konate’s contract expires at the end of the season, meaning he is able to agree terms with European sides from 1 January, to then join them next summer.The 26-year-old has underperformed for Arne Slot’s side so far this term, coming in for some criticism from Reds fans.Despite this, Football Insider revealed on 4 October that Liverpool are extremely reluctant to lose Konate and will do all they can to keep him.Credit: ImagoIbrahima Konate’s contract update shows there are problemsLiverpool have reportedly made another contract offer to Konate as they look to get the Frenchman tied down to a new deal.Everton’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 – believes that the fact negotiations have been made public shows there are problems.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness insisted that Liverpool are now prepared to let Konate go as the contract talks drag on. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Wyness added that Slot’s side are not worried about losing the centre-back, as they are planning to bring in a replacement in January.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It’s his third offer and then they’ve made that public.
“I don’t think Liverpool are quite so concerned about Konate because they know we’re approaching January and they’ll be able to announce somebody coming in as cover. He’s been blamed a lot for Liverpool’s blip in form.
“I think that Liverpool are prepared to let him go now. I think they’ve come to that conclusion.”Liverpool could sell midfielder in JanuaryMeanwhile, Liverpool could sell Harvey Elliott for the right price, with a recall from Aston Villa looking increasingly likely.Credit: ImagoThe 22-year-old was brought in to help address the Villains’ attacking issues, yet he has started just once in the Premier League.As a result, sources told Football Insider that Liverpool are contemplating a recall for Elliott from his loan at Aston Villa.If the Englishman returns to Anfield in January, he could be set for a permanent exit.For more Liverpool and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.