Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 is now reported to be “more likely” to remain at Liverpool than to leave, even as negotiations over a new contract continue. The centre back is a regular starter and his contract situation has become a notable issue for the club given his importance to the defensive pairing.<\/p>\n
The Athletic now claim that the Frenchman is “more likely” to belatedly reach an agreement with Liverpool rather than move elsewhere, although the formal signing remains unfinished. The 26-year-old has previously sought to dismiss exaggerated reports about demands. “I didn\u2019t even ask for something from the club,” the 26-year-old insisted. “They made me an offer, and I replied to them with something, that is it.” He also gave a public timetable, promising an outcome “very soon.”<\/p>\n
Reports indicate the dispute centres on salary. Konat\u00e9 is reported to earn about $199,000 per week under his current terms and is understood to be seeking pay that reflects the club\u2019s top earners. For context within the squad, Mohamed Salah is listed on $640,000 per week with a contract through 2027, Virgil van Dijk on $540,000 to 2027, Alexander Isak on $400,000 to 2031, Ryan Gravenberch on $372,000 to 2032 and Florian Wirtz on $330,000 to 2030.<\/p>\n
Gravenberch\u2019s recent extension is thought to have placed him among the club\u2019s highest earners, and Salah\u2019s departure in the summer will remove his $640,000 weekly figure from the wage bill. It is not believed Konat\u00e9 is demanding wages on the scale of van Dijk or Salah.<\/p>\n
Potential suitors have become fewer as the season has progressed. Dayot Upamecano\u2019s extension at Bayern Munich likely removed that club from contention, Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s interest has been downplayed and Real Madrid reportedly withdrew from the pursuit in November. Konat\u00e9\u2019s future therefore appears set for resolution with Liverpool, though the paperwork has still to be finalised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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