Ibrahima Konate in action for Liverpool vs Galatasaray (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
The 26-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season and there are reports he could be sold in January.
Liverpool could still keep Ibrahima Konaté
Liverpool could now reverse course on his future and look to offer him a new contract, according to a football insider. The report further claims that there have been “ongoing talks” between the two sides.
Liverpool want to keep the player at the club, and it remains to be seen whether they can complete the deal. Keeping the 26-year-old would be a wise decision. He is one of the club’s best players and could be an asset for them in the upcoming season. They need his quality and experience in defense.
The player was heavily linked with clubs like Real Madrid, and it remains to be seen if a top team is willing to come forward and offer him an exit route. Foreign clubs will be able to agree a pre-contract agreement with the defender during the January window.
Konate could be useful to the Reds
Losing a player of his quality for free would be a devastating blow for Liverpool. They must do everything in their power to keep him at the club. He helped them win the league title last season, and they need him if they want to challenge for major trophies in the near future.
It’s been a disappointing season for Liverpool so far, and they need to keep their squad intact if they want to bounce back strongly. It remains to be seen whether they will manage to convince the French international to commit his long-term future to the club.
