Overview
- Talks between Liverpool and Ibrahima Konaté’s camp are active, with a new long-term contract already on the table.
- Fabrizio Romano reports Real Madrid told Liverpool they are not pursuing him right now, and there is nothing concrete from Spain.
- Dressing-room and Sky Germany sources say Liverpool’s chances of keeping the 26-year-old remain strong.
- Konaté is seeking a major rise from about £150,000 per week, while Manchester City and Chelsea have held exploratory talks.
- Foreign clubs have been free to negotiate with him since January under Bosman rules, and a final decision is expected in April.