Liverpool face intense Real Madrid competition to sign Konaté replacement

Liverpool are facing a growing dilemma over the future of Ibrahima Konaté, with TeamTalk reporting that the centre-back remains nowhere close to agreeing a new contract at Anfield.

The 26-year-old Frenchman, whose deal expires in 2026, believes he deserves to be one of the highest-paid defenders in the Premier League, a stance that has created a significant gap in negotiations.

Konaté has established himself as one of Liverpool’s most dominant defenders when fit, but persistent injuries have limited his consistency.