#ibrahima-konate

#ibrahima-konate

The AC Milan centre-back has previously been estimated as being worth almost double that, but a Fichajes report linking him with Liverpool suggests his value has dropped. This could give the Reds an opportunity to strike a bargain deal for Tomori, who could be a smart addition to Arne Slot's squad as Ibrahima Konate will probably soon need replacing. Konate is just a few months away from the end of his Liverpool contract, so the club need to be prepared

A lot of teams are looking at Konate, Brown told Football Insider. Chelsea were one of those, but the general feeling is, if he's making mistakes at the back for Liverpool, he's going to make the same mistakes for them. They want somebody who is more solid and dependable, maybe a younger option as well.

Manchester City are ready to make Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, 23, one of their top transfer targets in 2026 and prefer him to fellow England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, of Crystal Palace. (Mail), external Sunderland are ready to battle Newcastle for Lazio's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26. (Teamtalk), external Napoli have lodged another enquiry with Manchester United over the availability of 20-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. (Football Italia), external

The French defender joined Liverpool in the summer of 2021 from RB Leipzig, and gradually established himself as a key player for the club. Konate played a significant role last season and contributed to the Reds winning the Premier League for the 20th time in their history. However, his contract situation remains a worry. Liverpool do not want to lose a player of his calibre for free, and several talks have taken place already, with no result.

The 25-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he could be on the move in the coming months. He has not renewed his contract with the German club yet. According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid were keen on securing his signature, but they believe that the German defender is heading to Liverpool instead.

In a massive boost for Liverpool, who welcome Manchester United to Anfield after the international break, Konate joined up with the French national team on Monday at Clairefontaine, where he was scheduled to undergo further tests. Meanwhile, amid reports the defender's injury is not a major concern ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland, head coach Didier Deschamps has revealed all 23-man selected are fit.