Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterIt has looked like being a summer of transition for Liverpool, with some key players expected to leave.Mohamed Salah, of course, is the most notable of them, with his long and successful tenure set to reach a natural conclusion.There was also a growing feeling that a key centre-back would depart when his contract expires in June. You may like Liverpool star's exit now a 'certainty': report Liverpool suffer fresh summer setback set to cost club tens of millions: report Liverpool report: Alisson exit draws closer, with Inter Milan hovering Konate set to make contract decisionIbrahima Konate has been the topic of much speculation throughout the season, but it seems his future could still be at Anfield.The France international has struggled for form in 2025/26, though he has remained an important player under Arne Slot.And Spanish publication Fichajes report that Konate is now closer than ever to renewing his contract with Liverpool.The 26-year-old had reportedly rejected two previous offers, and there was interest from several clubs in Europe, including Real Madrid.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.But Los Blancos are said to have chosen not to pursue a deal for Konate, which has changed the players situation.Instead of a switch to the Spanish capital, the centre-back is now expected to make a 'logical move' and commit his future to Liverpool.A lack of tangible offers from other top clubs appears to have forced Konates hand as his contract runs down.Get VIP Liverpool tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Seat Unique tickets at Anfield offer a fantastic matchday. You get premium padded seats in the new Anfield Road stand (Block AM5, front rows) and access to the Brodies Lounge for three hours pre-match. Enjoy street food, a complimentary half-time drink, a matchday programme, and entertainment, including a Liverpool legend appearance, making it a truly elevated experience.View DealIn FourFourTwos view, extending Konates contract makes sense for Liverpool, assuming his wage demands are not extortionate.While the Frenchman has had a difficult season, he is still a strong defender when on form, and his performances last season helped the Reds to the Premier League title.Keeping him would mean less of an overhaul is required next season, and would allow new signing Jeremy Jacquet to be eased into the starting XI as a potential future replacement for Konate.TOPICSIbrahima KonateLiverpoolPremier LeagueCallum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
