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Report: Barcelona join three-way tussle to sign 'outstanding' Liverpool player

Barcelona are reportedly interested in the Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konate. The 26-year-old will be out of contract in the summer, and he has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 14

Huge new development as Liverpool confident of completing crucial deal

Liverpool fans will be relieved to hear there have reportedly been positive developments on the future of star centre-back Ibrahima Konate. The France international is in the final year of his contract at Anfield, and this has led to plenty of speculation over his future.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 13

As well as Alisson and Konate: Slot could be without ‘ridiculously good’ Liverpool ace for Man United visit

Arne Slot has been left sweating over the conditions of some of his most trusted lieutenants ahead of the visit of Manchester United on Sunday. The Liverpool boss was dealt an initial setback during his side’s defeat to Chelsea prior to the international break when Ibrahima Konate was forced off in the second half with a quad injury.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 11

Liverpool star who’s started every PL game this season withdraws from int’l duty before United clash

Arne Slot may be without one of his most trusted lieutenants for the visit of Manchester United next Sunday. Indeed, the Liverpool boss has been left sweating over the condition of Ibrahima Konate since he initially suffered a setback in the second half of their defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool FC News / HITC / October 11

Ibrahima Konate sent back to Liverpool after injury review with France squad

Ibrahima Konate won’t be available for France’s match against Iceland on Monday and will instead head back to Liverpool. Konate has been dealing with an injury ever since he was subbed off during the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea last weekend.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / October 10

Report: Liverpool handed huge boost in their efforts to hold on to 26-year-old star

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 26-year-old French international is in the final year of his contract, and he has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions yet.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 9

Not Guehi: Liverpool identify 21-year-old as potential Ibrahima Konate replacement

Liverpool are reportedly lining up a January move for Ousmane Diomande as uncertainty lingers over Ibrahima Konaté’s long-term future at Anfield, according to Fichajes.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 9

Ibrahima Konate and William Saliba indulge in title race mind games during international duty

Ibrahima Konate and William Saliba may well be lining up together at centre-back for France over the next few days, but they’re very much on opposing sides at club level.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 8

Report: Liverpool line up move for 21y/o ‘monster’ as Richard Hughes eyes ‘no-brainer’ transfer

According to reports from Spain, Liverpool have identified a prospective successor to one player who could plausibly leave Anfield in 2026. Ibrahima Konate’s

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 8

French report leaves Liverpool sweating over Konate after injury twist

Liverpool’s concerns over Ibou Konate’s fitness have not gone away, with Le Parisien reporting that the France defender “remained in treatment” during national team training on Tuesday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 6

International call-up brings unexpected boost for Slot after Chelsea injury concern – report

Liverpool have been handed a welcome slice of good news after fears surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s fitness eased dramatically over the weekend. The France

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 5

Liverpool given hope of securing crucial contract agreement

Liverpool are determination to reach an agreement with France international defender Ibrahima Konate on a new contract, with him having now entered the final nine months of his existing deal.

Soccer News / Football Espana / October 3

Ibrahima Konate considering Liverpool offer amid Real Madrid interest – report in France

Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for a central defender next summer, and with William Saliba penning a contract renewal with Arsenal, it seems their attentions are focused on Ibrahima Konate.

Valencia News / The Kop Times / October 2

Liverpool discover extent of first XI ace’s injury; backup must now step up

Liverpool face a major problem with Alisson sidelined until after the November international break. The Brazilian goalkeeper picked up a hamstring injury in midweek against Galatasaray, and scans suggest he could miss some crucial fixtures, including games against Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / October 2

Seismic Ibrahima Konate contract update could prove to be game-changing for Liverpool

Liverpool may be set to secure the future of Ibrahima Konaté, with new reports suggesting that the French defender could extend his stay at Anfield. Just weeks ago, speculation linked the 26-year-old centre-back with a move to Real Madrid on a free transfer when his current contract runs out next summer.

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Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 1

Duolingo jokes about Liverpool transfer rumour with hilarious social media post

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks. The 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract, and he has not renewed his deal with the Premier League champion yet.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 1

Surprise issue emerges in Liverpool & Real Madrid transfer saga

A surprise issue seems to be emerging in Real Madrid’s transfer pursuit of Liverpool central defender Ibrahima Konate. The France international has generally been a superb performer for the Reds, and the worry for them at the moment is that he’s yet to sign a new contract as he heads towards becoming a free agent next summer.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / September 29

Insider reveals Liverpool have relaxed stance on player exit

Liverpool already have one eye on next summer’s transfer business, and in recent days, there has been focus on one particular deal – that being the one with Ibrahima Konate.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / September 27

Bayern Munich have an eye on smart Liverpool transfer raid, claims top tier journalist

Bayern Munich are reportedly one of the clubs interested in a free transfer move for Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate. According to Christian Falk in his column for CF Bayern Insider, the France international is a player that Bayern have an eye on as a defensive target.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / September 27

Club figures divided over possible Liverpool transfer raid as alternative emerges

Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate is reportedly being monitored as a transfer target for Real Madrid, though there is some internal debate within the club about the deal.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 26

Liverpool given hope over Ibrahima Konate as Real Madrid nuance with Trent Alexander-Arnold is revealed

Real Madrid will look to sign a central defender in the summer, and that understandably has a number of top teams scrambling to avoid their top defensive talents being poached.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 22

Report: Liverpool have scouted potential Konate replacement; he’d be open to joining the Reds

Liverpool signed a centre-back from a Serie A club last month, and reports suggest they may be planning to do the same in 2026. On the day of the Reds’ Premier League opener against Bournemouth in August, the Merseysiders confirmed the signing of Giovanni Leoni from Parma for a reported £26m (The Times).

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 17

Liverpool name Ibrahima Konate price if Real Madrid want summer move

Real Madrid could be offered a one-off chance to sign Liverpool defensive star Ibrahima Konate this summer. Xabi Alonso has brought in three new defenders, as part of a new-look back line in Madrid, including Konate’s former clubmate Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / July 18

Real Madrid Transfer News: Rodri, Vinicius Jr, Vazquez, Konate & More - July 18, 2025

Real Madrid have reportedly rekindled their interest in a midfielder they have been linked with in the past, as Xabi Alonso looks to bring in a major player at the position.