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.