Sources: Liverpool “concerned” about key star’s future amid interest from four clubs
Al-Hilal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain remain linked with Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate as they seek to reinforce their defensive lines.
The 26-year-old’s contract expires in the summer of 2026, and negotiations over an extension have stalled. Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Liverpool are “concerned” about a repeat of the scenario that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold depart for Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Wage demands revealed
Konate is reportedly demanding a weekly salary of around £200,000. However, Liverpool’s management appears reluctant to meet those terms. If a new deal cannot be agreed by the end of the summer, the Merseyside club is prepared to offload the player for a fee in the region of €50–60 million.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have internally set this summer’s transfer deadline as the cutoff point to determine Konate’s future. The club aims to secure a transfer fee rather than risk losing the player for free.
Liverpool must keep Ibrahima Konate
The 26-year-old defender has been an indispensable asset for Liverpool since joining the club. He is one of the first names on the team sheet, and losing him would be a blow for the club. Liverpool will be hoping to defend their Premier League title next season, and they need to hold on to their best players. They have done some impressive business in the transfer window so far, but they need to keep the spine of their squad intact.
It remains to be seen whether they can convince the player to accept more reasonable wages and extend his stay at the club. There will be no shortage of clubs hoping to sign an elite player like him.
If Liverpool end up selling him this summer, they will have to bring in a top-class replacement. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds over the next few weeks.
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