What Liverpool insiders are saying about Konate’s future at Anfield

Liverpool’s contract negotiations with Ibou Konate have been analysed in detail by Paul Gorst and Ian Doyle, and their combined view paints a very clear picture about why the decision matters now rather than later.

The 26-year-old France international has quietly become one of the most important players in Arne Slot’s side, even if his season has not always felt smooth from the outside.

Gorst’s assessment in the Liverpool ECHO starts with honesty about form, because inconsistency has been part of the story.