"As per Football Insider, Mick Brown has revealed that Liverpool would now welcome Konate's exit next summer, as there is a belief that he can be improved upon in the transfer market. Liverpool are looking at who they could get to replace Konate. They're confident they can upgrade on him, because they've had concerns about him for a while and they were on show again in that game against Man City."
"There was a definite ploy by City to make Liverpool play to Konate and let him have the ball. Then they would press, because he's liable to make a mistake, and that's all you need to know about how he is viewed in that Liverpool team. So from their perspective, there are players out there who they can bring in to upgrade on him, so I don't think they're worried about whether he might leave."
Liverpool suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City amid a run of poor form. Ibrahima Konaté's contract at Anfield expires next summer, and top clubs including Real Madrid have been linked with him as a potential free agent. Liverpool initially sought a new contract for the 26-year-old but have grown less committed and are now prepared to allow him to depart. The club believes there are better defensive options available on the market and are already identifying possible replacements. Manchester City's tactics highlighted Konaté's vulnerabilities, strengthening Liverpool's resolve to plan for his exit.
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