Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate's future at Anfield remains uncertain, with his contract expiring next summer, and Fabrizio Romano, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, has confirmed that the French international is yet to make a decision.
Konate has come under plenty of scrutiny in recent months after a difficult start to the 2025/2026 season, but he remains a key player under Arne Slot, partnering Virgil Van Dijk in defence. Whether Konate will be Van Dijk's long-term partner remains to be seen, with his contract expiring, but Slot is sticking with him for now, perhaps due to a lack of options.
The January transfer window could give Liverpool the opportunity to bring in a new centre-back. Giovanni Leoni was brought to the club in the summer, but the young centre-back suffered a serious knee injury, which could keep him on the treatment table for the majority of the campaign.
Fabrizio Romano: Konate Update at Liverpool
Ibrahima Konate in action for Liverpool
Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that Konate is yet to make a decision regarding his future at Liverpool. When asked whether the Merseyside club are any closer to discovering where Konate's future lies beyond the end of the 2025/2026 season, Romano said:
"Not yet, there are talks ongoing but still no decision made on player side. Liverpool are waiting."
Liverpool recently lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, with the England international leaving Anfield for nothing due to his contract expiring. Seeing Konate head through the exit door won't be a complete disaster for the club with his performances not at the level required this season, but they won't want to lose him for nothing.
GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano confirmed in the summer transfer window that Liverpool were close to securing the signature of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, potentially as a long-term replacement for Konate. Guehi even completed a medical at Anfield, but the move fell through in the final moments, with the Eagles pulling out of a deal.
With Konate's future remaining uncertain, it will be interesting to see whether the Merseyside club look to bring in a new centre-back during the January transfer window. Returning for Guehi certainly wouldn't be a surprise, with his contract also expiring next summer alongside Konate.