Overview
- David Ornstein says discussions over a new deal for Ibrahima Konaté are ongoing and cordial, though no agreement has been reached.
- Konaté’s contract runs until June 30, 2026, allowing foreign clubs to approach him now, with Real Madrid and PSG among those linked.
- A shaky display in Liverpool’s Champions League loss to Galatasaray has been cited in new analysis as weakening the 26-year-old’s bargaining position.
- Reporting remains mixed, with Ornstein’s upbeat read contrasting with recent claims from Paul Joyce that little progress has been made.
- Liverpool’s planning at centre-back, including the signing of Giovanni Leoni and an expected move for Jeremy Jacquet, factors into the club’s negotiating stance.