"The 26-year-old defender is currently playing on the same terms he signed upon arriving from RB Leipzig in 2021. Despite being a key part of Liverpool's defence over the years, negotiations over an extension have hit a public impasse. Reports suggest Konate previously rejected an offer that would have tied him to the club until 2030, citing frustrations over a performance-heavy salary structure."
"With his deal set to expire in June 2026, Konate is already legally permitted to negotiate pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs. Real Madrid have shown strong interest in the Frenchman while PSG have also been credited with an interest in the player. Liverpool cannot afford to repeat Trent Alexander-Arnold mistake The urgency surrounding Friday's meeting is fueled by the ghost of last summer."
"But there is a strong possibility that Konate could be on his way out and that would explain the club's decision to go all in for another French centre-back. Liverpool's 60 million signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes is viewed by many as a direct replacement for Konate, suggesting that the club are preparing for a future without the world-class' centre-back."
Representatives for Ibrahima Konate will meet Liverpool officials on Friday as the defender enters the final months of his contract. The 26-year-old is still on the terms he signed when joining from RB Leipzig in 2021 and reportedly rejected an offer to 2030 because of a performance-heavy salary structure. With his deal expiring in June 2026, Konate can already negotiate pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs. Real Madrid and PSG have shown interest. Liverpool's £60 million signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes is viewed by many as a direct replacement, raising concern the club may lose another world-class defender for free.
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