Liverpool have reportedly sent Ibrahima Konate a new contract offer amid Real Madrid transfer links.
- Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid
- Konate in final year of contract
- Reds offer new extension
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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to , Liverpool have sent a new and improved offer to the centre-back after their initial proposal was knocked back by the 26-year-old. The Reds are keen to tie the Frenchman down to a new deal and avoid a repeat of the situation where Alexander-Arnold ran down his contract before joining Madrid.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Liverpool looked to be in panic stations earlier this year when key trio Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were in the last few months of their contracts. The latter two eventually penned two-year deals but academy product Alexander-Arnold ended his long stay with the club, much to the dismay of many fans. After selling backup centre-back Jarell Quansah, the Reds can't afford to lose Konate anytime soon, unless they strengthen in that position, but Madrid are not an easy club to refuse.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Former Sochaux star Konate joined Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig for a fee around ÂŁ36 million ($49m) and has made 132 appearances for the club since, scoring five goals in the process. Following that Anfield switch, he has also been capped 23 times by his country.
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WHAT NEXT?
As Liverpool wait to see if the 6ft 4in Konate responds positively to their reported contract offer, Arne Slot's team continue their pre-season campaign when they take on AC Milan on Saturday before rounding off the month against Yokohama FM next Wednesday.