"The current campaign can only be described as Ibrahima Konate's most challenging season in a Liverpool shirt. Now in his fifth year in England, the Frenchman faces the very real possibility that it could be his last at Anfield. Liverpool have attempted to secure Konate's future for approximately 12 months, engaging in contract talks that have not reached an agreement to date. With just months remaining on his current deal, manager Arne Slot has not yet given up hope on a renewal."
"The Reds have already begun investing heavily in the future of their backline. At right-back, Jeremie Frimpong arrived last summer to fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid and Conor Bradley remains a bright prospect despite a recent ACL tear. Milos Kerkez is steadily finding his feet as Andy Robertson's eventual successor at left-back, while the signing of Giovanni Leoni signaled a long-term shift."
Ibrahima Konaté has endured his most challenging season since joining Liverpool and now risks leaving Anfield with his contract nearing expiry. Contract negotiations have stalled despite a year of talks, though manager Arne Slot remains hopeful after recent positive performances and a solid partnership with Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool have prepared for the future by signing right-back Jeremie Frimpong, developing Conor Bradley, integrating Milos Kerkez and signing Giovanni Leoni, while spending £65m on Jeremy Jacquet, who could take significant minutes next season and threaten Konaté's place.
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