Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté could be on the move in the upcoming transfer window. Reports from Football Insider suggest that the club is ready to accept an offer of £15 million for the French defender in January.
Top clubs such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City are closely monitoring his status, especially as progress on a new contract has stalled.
With his contract expiring at the season’s end, Liverpool faces the risk of losing him for nothing if a deal is not reached soon. Selling him for a modest fee in January may be a practical step for the club.
Potential Replacement in Sight
In light of these developments, Liverpool is reportedly eyeing Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi as a potential replacement next month. Should the club successfully acquire the England international, it would ease the transition of replacing Konaté.
While Konaté has been an integral player for Liverpool over the years, he has encountered difficulties this season and is not performing at his best.
Despite being in the prime of his career, his current contract situation leaves Liverpool with limited options to retain him if he decides to leave.
Will Liverpool Keep Konaté?
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can persuade Konaté to stay and commit to a longer-term future with the club before the January window opens. If not, a departure during the winter transfer period seems probable.
For a player of his caliber, £15 million appears to be a relatively low fee, making him a potentially attractive acquisition for any team willing to invest in his talent.
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