No Konate contract breakthrough & Semenyo contradiction – Latest Liverpool FC News

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The start of the final week of 2025 sees Ibrahima Konate‘s contract in the news, in addition to contradictory reports on Antoine Semenyo and his January transfer. Much like last season, Liverpool will enter the new year with players out of contract and a final decision yet to be made public.

Ibrahima Konate has had contract offers tabled but the Mail‘s Lewis Steele reports that “no breakthrough” has been found in talks “just yet” between his representatives and the club. Mixed reports on Antoine Semenyo transfer • Antoine Semenyo‘s representatives were due to meet Man City on Monday after reports that Liverpool were “contemplating a move.” That has been dismissed by some, while Steele stated they are not to be ruled out if they receive any encouragement from the player • Mo Salah was named on the bench for Egypt in their final group game at AFCON as their place in the last 16 was already confirmed – he was one of 11 to drop out • Three centre-backs have been linked with Liverpool, and they’re ones we’ve heard of before – one is Guehi’s partner at Palace, and another is a 6’4″ homegrown option.

But are any right for Slot? • Leeds are expected to be without key centre-back Joe Rodon for their trip to Anfield this week after an injury over the weekend, it could force them into another system change • James McConnell is “likely” to be recalled from his loan at Ajax; he has four Championship sides interested and that includes Vitor Matos’ new club STATS: Liverpool’s second-half struggles Joanna Durkan took a look at how Liverpool continue to be exposed in the second half of matches, with the help of FotMob: “In the most recent four Premier League matches, Liverpool have conceded a combined 30 second-half shots (11 on target) compared to 20 total shots in the first half (three on target). “With sterner tests on the horizon, Liverpool cannot afford to lack the courage to take the game on.” READ: Slot gets another second-half warning as defensive drop-off exposed Elsewhere in the football world today • Cristiano Ronaldo has said retirement is not on the horizon until he at least scores 1,000 goals – he’s currently on 956 – bet you’re all relieved to know that… • Diogo Jota‘s parents accepted a special award in Diogo Jota‘s honour at the Globe Soccer Awards on Sunday.