"Liverpool believe the terms they've put to the defender are more than fair. Konate seemingly sees the situation differently, and the Reds' patience is wearing thin. Sources explained Liverpool are unwilling to let the issue drag on into the final weeks of the season. Instead, they've set an easter deadline, and if Konate hasn't signed by then, they'll withdraw their offer and wave goodbye."
"L'Interista stated Inter are 'keen to capitalise' on Konate's contract situation, namely the fact he can be signed without having to pay a transfer fee. It's claimed they actually hoped to sign the defender in January in a cut-price transfer. Given Liverpool's injury issues in defence this season, that idea was a total non-starter at Anfield."
Ibrahima Konate, 26, is in the final year of his Liverpool contract and has not progressed toward signing a new deal despite ongoing negotiations. Liverpool believes their contract terms are fair, but Konate is reportedly unwilling to accept them. The club has grown impatient and set an Easter deadline for the defender to commit; if unsigned by then, Liverpool will withdraw their offer. Real Madrid has been mentioned as a potential destination, though they are currently pursuing Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck. Inter Milan has emerged as the primary threat, keen to capitalize on Konate's contract situation by signing him as a free agent in the summer.
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