"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. It's just as good from Ibou as from Virgil, I'm sure there is a difference in age and that sometimes plays a part as well. Ibou has had a very good spell recently. He had a lot of good games earlier in the season, but then he was also part of the reason why we conceded a goal. His general performances were good, but then a small mistake he made immediately led to a goal, and so he was judged differently."
"But he has had a very good partnership with Virgil since I've been here, and, just like Virgil, he has always been fit - touch wood. These two are vital for us, not only because of the quality they have, but because of the lack of options we have behind."
Arne Slot confirmed Liverpool are in talks with Ibrahima Konate and want him to stay as his contract runs out at season end. Konate joined from RB Leipzig in 2021, has made 165 appearances for Liverpool, and was part of the Premier League-winning team last term. Virgil van Dijk has expressed a desire to see Konate remain. Slot said negotiations are ongoing, noted age can affect decisions, and described Konate's recent form as largely positive despite a costly mistake. Slot emphasized the partnership with Van Dijk and the limited defensive options behind them.
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