Overview

• Marca, as cited by CaughtOffside, reports Ibrahima Konaté has turned down a third extension proposal, leaving negotiations at an impasse.
• Konaté is in the final year of his deal and, without a new agreement, can leave as a free agent next summer after opening talks with overseas teams in January.
• Real Madrid are repeatedly linked and are described in Spanish reporting as confident of landing the defender on a free transfer.
• This Is Anfield characterizes Liverpool’s stance as pragmatic, saying the club will not break its wage structure and has explored defensive options such as Marc Guéhi after adding Giovanni Leoni.
• Recent analysis highlights Konaté’s aerial strength — winning 70.8% of duels last season — alongside injury and consistency concerns that factor into the club’s valuation.