"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 is having a very good partnership with Virgil since I've been here and, just like Virgil, he has always been fit."
"We are in talks with him so that tells you what we want, said the Dutchman. 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."
Ibrahima Konaté has returned from compassionate leave following the death of his father and has impressed with improved performances alongside Virgil van Dijk. Arne Slot describes Konaté as vital due to his quality and the limited defensive depth available. Liverpool have begun a central-defensive rebuild with signings Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet for initial fees of 26m and 55m respectively, yet Konaté remains part of Slot's plans. Konaté's contract expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with Real Madrid. Liverpool are in ongoing negotiations to try to keep him.
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