Overview
- Fabrizio Romano, in a Thursday update, said talks between Liverpool and Ibrahima Konaté have moved into the final stage, though nothing is signed.
- Romano added that the salary is nearly agreed and that the length and structure of the contract remain under discussion.
- CaughtOffside reported that Liverpool have made a “final” offer, citing a group of journalists on X, while stressing the decision is still pending.
- Romano said Liverpool are leading the race to keep the defender and that Real Madrid’s interest has cooled compared with late last year.
- Konaté’s deal expires at the end of this season, which has allowed outside approaches since January, and a decision is expected before the World Cup in June.