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Liverpool Brace for Konaté Decision as January Pre-Contract Window Nears

Conflicting briefings over a supposed final offer have left negotiations clouded.

Overview

  • The France international remains contracted until summer 2026 but can legally agree a pre-contract with overseas clubs from January.
  • Sky Sports Switzerland’s Sacha Tavolieri reports Liverpool have issued a take‑it‑or‑leave‑it deal that would elevate Konaté among the club’s top earners, though his camp recently denied a new offer and said talks are ongoing.
  • Real Madrid are repeatedly linked as a prime destination, with Tavolieri claiming the move matches Konaté’s stated “dream.”
  • Former Manchester City adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider it is likely Konaté leaves on a free next summer, estimating Liverpool could forgo roughly £50m in value.
  • Football Insider reports Liverpool are accelerating centre-back succession plans as scrutiny of Konaté’s recent displays intensified following the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.