Sources: Liverpool plan to agree extension with 'brilliant' player
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 19 October 2025 8:00, UK Liverpool are frantically preparing contracts for several key men as they aim to avoid letting them go as free agents.The Reds are working on establishing the long-term future of the club with crucial members of Arne Slot‘s squad set to leave at the end of the season when their contracts expire.Sources told Football Insider that Liverpool are working on extending Ibrahima Konate’s contract to keep him at the club.Real Madrid are intent on signing Konate next summer to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s defence yet a new deal would scupper their chances.On top of this, integral squad player Andy Robertson is also set for contract talks as European clubs circle to land his signature given little progress on negotiations.Credit: ImagoLiverpool must make haste with Andy Robertson or risk increased interest from European giantsAs I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the Scotsman is still unsure whether he fits into Slot’s long-term vision at Anfield.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider in June that Atletico Madrid were interested in bringing in Robertson. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES News of no solution to his contract situation will delight Diego Simeone and other European clubs who would love to sign the left-back as a free agent next summer.Credit: ImagoThe number 26 still has lots to offer with former Newcastle boss Alan Pardew praising Robertson for his “brilliant” performances for Scotland during the international break (One Football, 16 October).Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, I explained: “I’m sure there will be talks held between Robertson and Liverpool to see if they can try and sort out a new contract, but the longer it drags on, there’s no new deal agreed.
“It obviously opens up to the possibility that he could potentially sign a pre-contract in January or leave on a free transfer next summer, bit like his close mate Trent Alexander-Arnold did when he got the opportunity to move to Real Madrid. “So look, if Andy Robertson doesn’t sign a new contract Liverpool, there won’t be any shortage of offers for him.
“But, I’m sure Liverpool will be looking to sit down and have talks with him and hoping that they’re going to agree some type of new contract with him.”Contract security to allow Liverpool to focus efforts on Antoine SemenyoSources told Football Insider that Liverpool are leading the race to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. Credit: ImagoDespite spending big last summer, the Reds are looking to cement their spot as the best team in the land by strengthening the squad in all positions, including in the attacking third.Semenyo’s confidential release clause will concern Liverpool as they are unsure on how much they should bid for the Cherries’ prized asset.Yet, sporting director Richard Hughes’ recruitment acumen suggests that a deal for the Ghanaian is never out of the question after a wonderful summer transfer window.