Overview
- Club planning has been stepped up after no breakthrough on an extension for Ibrahima Konaté, whose deal runs to summer 2026.
- A three-player shortlist features Jérémy Jacquet of Rennes, Marc Guéhi of Crystal Palace and Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund.
- Liverpool sources maintain the priority is to secure a new contract for Konaté despite the contingency work.
- PSG remain keen, and coverage indicates Real Madrid’s interest has cooled in part due to the defender’s inconsistent form this season.
- One report claims Liverpool could consider a January sale for around €15m to avoid a free exit, with Konaté able to negotiate pre-contract terms with foreign clubs from January 1, 2026.