Liverpool fans say the same thing after Ibrahima Konate contract development
Liverpool fans are right to fear another Trent Alexander-Arnold-like situation with Ibrahim Konate at Anfield soon.
The England international joined Real Madrid as a free agent in June after running down his contract at the Reds.
Konate’s current deal at Anfield expires next year, and it remains to be seen whether the Merseyside outfit can come to an agreement with him.
The ongoing transfer window presents the last opportunity Arne Slot’s team have of cashing in on the French defender if he doesn’t sign a new contract, and supporters have made their feelings known.
Konate must be sold this transfer window after Liverpool contract rejection
Konate has rejected the initial offer from Liverpool to extend his stay beyond 2026 [The Guardian], leaving fans frustrated.
One supporter on X raised concerns about the 26-year-old centre-back leaving the Merseyside outfit, similar to Alexander-Arnold, and demanded he be sold immediately.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| Premier League | 31 | 1 | 2 | 2565 |
Several other fans had similar feelings after the defender was understood to be upset with the Reds’ terms for a new deal.
There was some concern over the difficulty of replacing someone like the France international, but the Liverpool faithful want him to be sold, with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi bolstering the backline.
Slot should build team around players who want to stay at Anfield
Florian Wirtz’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen marks a turning point for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), as the Americans invest heavily after some relatively quiet transfer windows.
Federico Chiesa was the only signing at the Merseyside outfit last summer, showcasing a shift in the owners’ strategy this time around.
The former Juventus forward wasn’t really influential as Liverpool won the Premier League title, and he’s now being linked with a return to Serie A.
Slot basically succeeded with Jurgen Klopp’s team in the previous campaign, and it will be interesting to see what he can do after some significant investment.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk’s contract extensions were a massive sigh of relief for the Reds supporters, but they’ll arguably want the club to be more wary after Alexander-Arnold’s departure.
It isn’t surprising to see Liverpool fans calling for Konate’s exit this summer, given the uncertainty they endured while the Merseyside outfit negotiated contracts with three of their most influential players last season.
If Guehi does sign for the Reds, they shouldn’t have any concerns about Konate’s exit weakening the team.
The 26-year-old’s situation at Anfield is one to keep an eye on in the coming weeks, as fans are likely to become increasingly agitated.