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Liverpool Weigh Konaté Extension Versus Sale as January Decision Nears

Talks have restarted to settle the defender’s future before the window opens.

Overview

  • Ibrahima Konaté is in the final months of his Liverpool contract and can negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs from January 1 under FIFA rules.
  • Football Insider reports Liverpool are back in discussions with Konaté over a possible short-notice extension after previous offers were rejected.
  • The outlet also reports the club would accept around £15 million if a suitable centre-back replacement can be secured in the winter window.
  • Arne Slot has publicly criticised Konaté’s recent performances, while former defender John Arne Riise has urged Liverpool to keep him due to his familiarity with Slot’s system.
  • PSG and Bayern have been linked, Real Madrid interest has been described as cooling in recent weeks, and a separate Spanish report claims Madrid could reconsider with a bid this January.