Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Arne Slot 'to be fired', Ibrahima Konate exit latest, Alisson future
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLIVEUpdated 1 min agoLiverpool transfer news live as Ibrahima Konate looks as though he could leave the club after failing to agree a contract extensionIbrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool as a free agent after failing to agree a contract extension at Anfield.Konate's current deal – the same one he signed upon joining the club in 2021 – will expire at the end of June, and although he had suggested in April that he was likely to stay at the club, it now looks as though he has played his last game for the Reds.He looks set to become the latest experienced member of the squad to depart as a free agent this summer, following the exits of Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah.Follow the latest Liverpool updates in our live blog below.Today12:19 BSTIraola the early favorite to come inFormer Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is the favorite to take over at Liverpool, Romano says.Today12:19 BSTMore on SlotRenowned journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the decision for Liverpool and Slot to part ways was taken following an end-of-season review.Today12:15 BSTArne Slot is leaving LiverpoolArne Slot is leaving Liverpool.More on this breaking story as we get it.Today11:27 BSTLookman linkLiverpool is being linked with a surprise move for former Everton man Ademola Lookman, who could exit Atletico Madrid this summer just six months after joining the Spanish club.It has been reported in Spain that Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are all keeping tabs on the forward's situation.(Image: 2026 Denis Doyle)Today10:24 BSTWhat Konate said last monthIbrahima Konate and Liverpool have been in talks over an extension for some time, and following the Merseyside derby last month, the player said: "There is a big chance I'm here next season. This is what I always wanted... we are close to an agreement."I'm waiting to sort the contract, but when everything is sorted, you will have to ask Richard what I said to him in September, November and he's going to say something to make everyone quiet."However, the two parties failed to come to an agreement over wages, and Konate will leave for free this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid among the clubs that have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old.Today09:10 BSTAlisson set to stayLiverpool looks set to keep hold of Alisson for another season amid interest from Juventus.The Turin club is willing to hand Alisson a two-year contract with the option of a third year, but Liverpool does not intend to allow the goalkeeper to depart.The Athletic reports that Liverpool is counting on Alisson for next season, despite the goalkeeper having struggled with injuries over the last two seasons.(Image: Getty Images)Today08:36 BSTEkitike's message to KonateHugo Ekitike urged Ibrahima Konate to sign a contract extension in a cheeky comment on Instagram.Ekitike replied to a message from a Liverpool fan on Instagram, telling Konate to "sign the contract" with the words "signe frere" and two laughing emojis.
Translated, that means "sign brother".Today08:26 BSTWelcomeHello and welcome to today's live blog.