Ibrahima Konate’s future at Liverpool is reportedly uncertain, raising fresh concerns for the club.
The French defender has yet to agree to a contract extension, with his current deal running until the summer of 2026. This situation has sparked fears that Liverpool could face a repeat of the scenario that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
With rumours linking Konate to Real Madrid as well, fans may need to brace themselves for a similar outcome in two years’ time.
Konate Reportedly Unhappy with Liverpool’s Offer
According to Mark Brus of CaughtOffside, Konate is dissatisfied with the contract proposal, particularly the emphasis on performance-related bonuses instead of a fixed weekly wage of £200,000. The report also notes that both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are monitoring the situation.
Despite the uncertainty, Liverpool are reportedly not open to selling Konate this summer, preferring to avoid losing him for free in 2026.
Strengthening Defence a Priority for Liverpool
The uncertainty around Konate adds urgency to Liverpool’s defensive recruitment plans. With Jarell Quansah completing a £30 million move to Bayer Leverkusen, Joe Gomez is now the only senior centre-back available behind Virgil van Dijk and Konate.
While Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch can fill in at centre-back if needed, relying on them in that role would be far from ideal. The club now faces pressure to bring in reinforcements at the back.
Marc Guehi a Possible Target
Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, whose contract also expires in 2026. The club could look to move quickly for the England international, especially if the price is reasonable.
While Liverpool might still hope to resolve Konate’s contract situation—much like they did with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah—they may decide not to take the risk. A push for Guehi before pre-season appears to be the most likely course of action at this point.
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