Overview
- Manager Arne Slot says negotiations with Ibrahima Konaté are ongoing and makes clear the club want him to stay.
- Konaté is out of contract at the end of this season, creating a free‑transfer risk, though Liverpool do not view his exit as a foregone conclusion.
- Journalist David Lynch reports “it’s not over,” with talks understood to be active on both the club’s side and the player’s camp.
- Van Dijk urges his defensive partner to remain, calling him a leader and world‑class, after a recent uptick in performances including the 4-1 win over Newcastle.
- Top European clubs have been linked, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Inter, though reports last year suggested Madrid signaled they would not pursue him.