"We are in talks with him (Konate) so that tells you what we want. It's clear we would like him to stay but negotiations are ongoing so let's see where that ends. We wouldn't be in negotiations if we didn't want him to stay."
"According to Steele, the mere fact Slot was willing to publicly talk about Konate's contract situation is a 'giveaway clue' there's light at the end of the tunnel and a deal will be agreed. Steele made that assessment after highlighting Slot always refused to talk about the contract situations of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah last season, at least until a decision was close."
Liverpool have secured Jeremy Jacquet as their first summer signing for £55m plus add-ons, but face uncertainty regarding centre-back Ibrahima Konate's future. The 26-year-old Frenchman's contract expires in summer 2025, and Liverpool have attempted multiple times since late-2024 to secure his extension. Real Madrid previously showed interest but has shifted focus to Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck. Manager Arne Slot's recent public statements about ongoing negotiations with Konate are interpreted as a positive indicator. A trusted reporter notes that Slot's willingness to discuss Konate's situation publicly mirrors his approach with Van Dijk and Salah, whose contract extensions followed similar public acknowledgments of negotiations.
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