Paris Saint-Germain could exploit the contract impasse between Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate, according to reports.
The France international is closing in on the final twelve months of his current deal and Anfield Watch claim he wants £200,000 a week to sign on the dotted line.
It is believed that PSG are keeping a close eye on Konate’s situation and fans on X believe the Reds may have to sell the defender to prevent a repeat of what has happened with Trent Alexander-Arnold:
If he’s not signed by june sell him & get huijsen
— Gc (@2010cully) April 15, 2025
If we sell him, we need to sign 2 more quality CB at least
— Sum (@Sum25441600Y) April 16, 2025
If he's not signed by the end of May, then sell him. We can't afford another Trent situation
— STIG (@RalphLFC14) April 15, 2025
Nooo
— PoliticoGH (@ghana_politico) April 15, 2025
If he doesn’t want to play for us then let him leave, no player is bigger than the club
— Simon Jones (@syejones1680) April 15, 2025
If he doesn’t want to sign,sell him,we don’t want the same issue dragging on and the player leaving for nothing again
— 1892 (@st3640) April 15, 2025
Konate could be tempted by a move back home
It should be noted that the 25-year-old grew up in Paris so a return to his home city is likely to be of interest to the player.
With PSG said to be keen on recruiting a centre-back, especially if Marquinhos leaves this summer, there is a good chance that the Ligue One champions will make an approach for Konate.
Liverpool have identified a possible replacement
As some supporters have mentioned, the Reds are already exploring the market when it comes to strengthening the middle of defence.
Contact has been made with the representatives of Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen. The teenager has a £50m release clause in his contract and he is expected to leave the Cherries this summer.
There will be competition from Chelsea and Arsenal for the 19-year-old but Konate’s potential departure would provide an opening for him to play on a regular basis for the soon-to-be Premier League champions. You would think that such an offer would be too good to turn down.
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