‘We are in talks’ – Arne Slot issues Ibrahima Konate contract update as coach’s stance made clear

Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool are in talks over a potential new contract for Ibrahima Konate and has made it clear that he’d love for the Frenchman to remain at the club.

The 26-year-old sees his current deal at Anfield expire in June, and there were reports last month that negotiations over a renewal had stalled, fuelling speculation that his days on Merseyside could be numbered.

His centre-back partner Virgil van Dijk – who found himself in a similar situation this time last year ...