Liverpool facing major contract stalemate
Konate, now 26, has been a consistent presence in Liverpool’s backline and is widely viewed as Virgil van Dijk’s long-term partner. However, his current deal expires next summer, and discussions over an extension have reached what sources describe as a “standstill”.
Liverpool’s hierarchy, led by sporting director Richard Hughes, remain eager...
Slot’s Champions Eye Attracts European Attention
Liverpool’s dominance under Arne Slot last season placed them firmly among Europe’s elite once again. Their relentless Premier League campaign brought a first title under their new manager, and although they fell to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Round of 16, the overall quality of their football made...
Konate’s Liverpool future uncertain as podcast hints at possible exit
Contract uncertainty and growing speculation
On The Transfer Show from Anfield Index, host Dave Davis led an in-depth discussion on Liverpool’s ongoing transfer planning and raised serious questions about Ibrahima Konate’s future at Anfield. Davis said directly, “This will just rumble, I think, through all season....
Liverpool weigh move for world-class defender amid €17m demand
Defensive rebuild shaping for 2026
Liverpool’s long-term planning continues behind the scenes, and according to Anfield Watch, the club could return to the transfer market for a centre-back in 2026. Having missed out on Marc Guehi late in the summer window, the Reds find themselves short in...
Liverpool await January update amid Guehi uncertainty
Injury setback and defensive shortage
Liverpool’s defensive options are stretched thinner than they have been in years. Giovanni Leoni’s debut ended in disaster, a torn ACL that will sideline the Italian teenager for up to a year. For Arne Slot, the setback has reduced his senior centre-back pool to...
Coady explains Konate form issues amid Liverpool struggles
Konate under the spotlight
Ibrahima Konate has found himself at the centre of debate among Liverpool supporters. His form has drawn attention during a difficult start to the club’s Premier League title defence, where nine goals have been conceded in the opening seven matches and three consecutive defeats...
Contract Standstill at Bayern Munich
Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Dayot Upamecano could yet bear fruit, as contract talks between the defender and Bayern Munich remain unresolved. According to sources within the Bundesliga, discussions over a new deal have reached a delicate stage, with the main sticking point centred on the player’s signing-on fee, rather than...
Liverpool Injury Updates: Konate and Alisson Concerns Deepen Ahead of United Clash
As Liverpool head into the international break, focus has turned from tactics to fitness. Arne Slot faces an anxious wait for key players, with Ibrahima Konate and Alisson Becker both nursing injuries that threaten to disrupt preparations for the crucial clash with Manchester...
Liverpool Seek Stability After Turbulent Spell
Liverpool’s recent form under Arne Slot has been a cause for concern, with three consecutive defeats leaving the club searching for answers. A 2–1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge summed up their current predicament — a match that offered moments of promise but ultimately ended in frustration. The...
Liverpool Managing Fresh Concerns Over Konate And Robertson After Chelsea Defeat
Liverpool left Stamford Bridge with nothing on the scoreboard and new problems to solve. Beyond the 2-1 loss to Chelsea, attention has swiftly turned to Injuries that could shape Arne Slot’s early-season planning. The head coach confirmed post-match that Ibrahima Konate was withdrawn with...