Widespread reports indicate Liverpool are on the verge of major agreement after months of talks

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Widespread reports indicate that Liverpool are close to extending Ibrahima Konate’s contract ahead of its 30 June 2026 expiry date. Reporting from his Substack page, journalist David Lynch says Konate is closing in on a contract extension after 18 months of failed negotiations with Liverpool.

“One of those players recently signed a new long-term deal, and it is understood that discussions over the other doing the same are now advancing towards a conclusion after an initial impasse.” David Lynch is not the only journalist reporting Konate is close to a new contract with Liverpool. ? ???? ??: Ibrahima Konaté and Liverpool are nearing an agreement on a contract renewal. There is growing optimism within the club that the deal will be completed before the end of the month, securing Konate’s long-term future on Merseyside.” Liverpool need Ibrahima Konate to return to top form next season While he and his teammates were made to play a brand new system against PSG, Konate was once again all over the place for Liverpool as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat in Paris on Wednesday evening.

It was a disappointing return to his home city, but it summed up the season Konate he has had. Konate clearly gets the ball here pic.twitter.com/vF6GHlsAjd — Nuel (@LfcNuel) April 8, 2026 The hope is that Liverpool replace Arne Slot this summer and hire a manager who can get the best out of Konate, but his regression this season has been worrisome all the same.