Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool “will have the chance” to reach agreement with 26-year-old star

Liverpool had a really productive summer season switch window, however they weren’t in a position to finalise all of their required enterprise. A deal for Marc Guehi collapsed on the final minute, whereas there’s nonetheless uncertainty over the way forward for fellow defender Ibrahima Konate.

Konate is now nicely into the ultimate 12 months of his Liverpool contract, and in January, he is ready to negotiate a pre-contract settlement with different golf equipment – one in every of whom could be Actual Madrid, who keep their curiosity within the France worldwide.

Actual Madrid lie in wait as Liverpool eye Ibrahima Konate talks

Earlier this week, it was reported that Konate had rejected Liverpool’s newest contract provide, however there’s nonetheless hope that he’ll stay at Anfield for years to return. Talking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that there will probably be possibilities for an settlement to be reached earlier than Actual Madrid can strike in January.

“Actual Madrid have a real curiosity within the scenario of Ibrahima Konate, however they don’t wish to upset Liverpool. Liverpool could have the prospect, for positive, in September, October, November, December – till the tip of the season – to attempt to prolong the contract of Ibrahima Konate.

“Regardless of agreements between Liverpool and the participant being very shut one yr in the past, these conversations stopped due to new particulars being mentioned. Actual Madrid internally maintain considering of Konate.”

It is going to be very fascinating to see how the scenario with Konate performs out. Liverpool will probably be determined to keep away from a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold scenario from earlier this yr, however at this stage, there’s a excellent probability that the 2 former teammates are reunited on the Santiago Bernabeu. For now, the scenario stays open, a lot to the frustration of Anfield officers.