"We are in talks with Ibou Konate over new deal so that tells you what we want, Slot said. It's clear we would like him to stay, negotiations are ongoing, let's see where that ends. We wouldn't be in negotiations if we didn't want him to stay! That certainly sounds encouraging for LFC, despite previous reports from the Athletic that there had still been no breakthrough in negotiations."
"Konate has been a key player for Liverpool in recent years, and it now seems more vital than ever for them to keep hold of him. With Virgil van Dijk not getting any younger and surely set for a reduced role in the not-too-distant future, Konate could replace him as the senior figure in this Liverpool defence. The Merseyside giants will likely also need signings at the back to help strengthen i"
Ibrahima Konate is approaching free agency this summer as his current Liverpool contract nears its end. Arne Slot confirmed that Liverpool are in negotiations to offer Konate a new deal and expressed the club's desire for him to remain. Virgil van Dijk has urged Konate to stay. Reports earlier indicated no breakthrough, but talks are ongoing. Konate has been an important defender for Liverpool in recent seasons and is viewed as a likely future senior figure as van Dijk ages. Liverpool will also need further defensive signings to strengthen the backline.
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