Liverpool’s transfer department has drawn a clear line in the sand — and one of their key defenders is now standing right on it.
Sources close to the club suggest that Ibrahima Konaté has been given a decisive ultimatum: accept Liverpool’s latest renewal proposal or prepare for a January exit. The Reds have reportedly lost patience with the back-and-forth and are now ready to cash in if the Frenchman refuses to commit.
Liverpool are believed to have tabled a fresh offer earlier today, one that would push Konaté among the top earners at Anfield. But despite the lucrative terms, there has been no response from the player’s camp — and the silence is getting louder by the hour.
Konaté’s Future: New Challenge or Negotiation Tactics?
Inside the club, there’s a growing feeling that the 26-year-old may be eyeing a new chapter elsewhere, regardless of salary. Others believe he may simply be holding out to secure the most favourable package before making a final decision.
Liverpool have been here before:
🔴 Trent Alexander-Arnold walked away after letting his contract run down,
but
🔴 Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk eventually renewed at the last moment.
Which path Konaté chooses remains a mystery — but time is running out.
Marc Guehi: The Standby Solution
Behind the scenes, Liverpool have not been idle. Marc Guehi—who nearly joined the Reds last summer—is still viewed as the ideal successor if Konaté decides to walk away. The Crystal Palace defender is reportedly keen on working under Arne Slot, but with his own contract winding down, other European giants are circling too.
If Konaté leaves, Liverpool are ready to accelerate their push for Guehi… but delays could open the door for rival clubs to pounce.
For now, all eyes remain on one man’s next move — a decision that could reshape Liverpool’s defence heading into the new year.
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