Liverpool are preparing to submit a new contract offer to Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 as part of a short-term plan to secure his future or protect the club\u2019s position in the transfer market. According to MARCA, the proposal will be presented “in the coming days” and the club will consider selling the centre back this summer should he reject the terms.<\/p>\n
The Reds are intent on avoiding the prospect of losing Konat\u00e9 as a free agent in 2026 and see a timely agreement as the best way to prevent a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation. Liverpool are reportedly already aware of talks between Konat\u00e9 and Madrid, with the player described as open to the move. Spanish outlet AS states the club would demand \u20ac50 million (\u00a343 million, $58.2 million) for Konat\u00e9 this summer while Los Blancos would be willing to offer a maximum of \u20ac25 million (\u00a321.5 million, $29.1 million).<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s squad depth at centre back is limited. With Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Joe Gomez the only first-team options following Jarell Quansah\u2019s summer exit, the club has moved to add defensive cover. They are finalising a deal for 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni and remain keen on Marc Gu\u00e9hi. Completing those signings would strengthen options at the back and could create scope for Konat\u00e9\u2019s departure if he declines the extension.<\/p>\n
From the club perspective, accepting an offer below the reported asking price would be preferable to allowing the defender to leave without a transfer fee two years from now. The coming days therefore represent a crucial window for both Liverpool and Konat\u00e9 as they weigh contract talks, external interest and the wider summer transfer picture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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