Liverpool are not expected to entertain any bids for the defender ahead of the winter transfer window. Furthermore, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has noted that he has yet to settle on his next move.
Romano added that Konaté holds all the leverage at this stage, with Liverpool still waiting to hear back on their contract proposal.
“There is negotiation still ongoing between Liverpool and Ibrahima Konaté,” Romano said on his YouTube channel (h/t TEAMtalk). “Konaté, as I told you in the last few months, has to decide what he wants to do.
“He has several opportunities around Europe, Real Madrid for sure, and not only, but Konaté now has to decide because there is a negotiation going on with Liverpool. Liverpool made their proposal to Konaté, and now it’s Konaté who has to decide, okay, I want to stay and sign this new contract, or no, I want to leave and try a new chapter.
“So, Liverpool are waiting for an answer from Ibou Konaté. There is a conversation, there is a negotiation. Liverpool made their move in this case. So, now it depends on Ibou Konaté on what Ibou Konaté wants to do. This can be financial, this can be personal, if he wants to try a new chapter or not.
“So, there are several factors to consider, but Liverpool made their move. Now, it is up to Ibou Konaté to decide what can be the next step of his career.”
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