Overview

• Ibrahima Konaté has entered the final year of his Liverpool deal and can speak to overseas clubs from January 1 ahead of a potential free transfer in summer 2026.
• Fabrizio Romano reports negotiations are still difficult after new attempts in August, with a previously close agreement from late 2024 no longer on track.
• Real Madrid are monitoring the situation after William Saliba’s Arsenal renewal, though ESPN says there is internal debate over moving for Konaté.
• Intermediaries have alerted Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City to a possible free move, while reports also link Bayern Munich, PSG and Barcelona as watchers.
• Liverpool are exploring contingency options including Marc Guéhi and Ronald Araújo, with Giovanni Leoni’s ACL injury heightening the need for centre‑back depth.