Liverpool’s poor run of results continued with a heavy 3–0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday, and the defeat appears to have pushed the club toward a decision on Ibrahima Konaté’s future.
Konaté’s contract expires next summer, leading to growing speculation about a potential free transfer, with clubs such as Real Madrid showing interest. Although Liverpool initially wanted to extend his deal, their stance has softened in recent weeks, and they are now open to letting the 26-year-old go.
According to Football Insider, Mick Brown reports that Liverpool believe they can bring in a defender who offers more than Konaté. The club reportedly feels his performances have been a concern for some time, something Manchester City targeted during the recent match.
City were said to have deliberately forced Liverpool to build play through Konaté, knowing he might make a mistake under pressure — a reflection of how he is currently viewed within the squad.
Liverpool are now exploring potential replacements and will not be overly concerned if Konaté decides to leave, whether it’s to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, or another major European club. If no new contract is signed, the club is prepared to move on.
While nothing is final yet, all signs point toward Konaté leaving Anfield in the near future.
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