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Football Insider previously reported that Liverpool plan to resume contract talks with Konaté now that the summer transfer window is closed. The club has no intention of letting the defender leave on a free transfer and aims to reach an agreement before January.

Senior Football Insider correspondent Pete O’Rourke said Liverpool will restart discussions now that the summer window has ended, allowing the club to focus on finalizing terms.

“He still is highly thought of by Arne Slot,” O’Rourke told Football Insider. “Right now there’s nothing sort of concerning about his future. Obviously his contract situation is the main talking point on Anfield right now.

“Once the window closes, there’ll be further talks held with Konaté to see if he will sign a new contract or not before the January window. Otherwise that will be Liverpool’s last chance to cash in on him.”