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Liverpool remain determined to secure Ibrahima Konate to a long-term contract, with the France international’s current deal set to expire at the end of the season.
The defender revealed back in January that he had been offered fresh terms by the club, but negotiations had not progressed close to an agreement.
Several months later, the 26-year-old is still yet to commit his future to the Reds.
Konate has been linked with European giants such as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain and, as things stand, he will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England from January 1.
The centre-back recently stated that he hopes to announce a decision on his future “very soon”.
“I’ve seen a lot of things in the press recently, like Liverpool have made me a new offer,” he said. “I don’t know where that’s coming from.
“My agents are continuing discussions with Liverpool. I hope my decision will be made very soon so I can announce it.”
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on Konate’s contract situation.
Romano reports that the Reds have already made their proposal to the defender, and the decision now rests with Konate.
While several factors still need to be considered, the club have made their move and it is now up to Ibrahima Konate to decide his future.
Romano said on his YouTube channel: “There is a negotiation still ongoing between Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate.
“Konate, as I told you in the last few months, has to decide what he wants to do.
“He has several opportunities around Europe, Real Madrid for sure, and not only that, but Konate now has to decide.
“Because there is a negotiation ongoing with Liverpool. Liverpool made their proposal to Konate.
“And now it’s Konate who has to decide. Okay, I want to stay and sign this new contract or no I want to leave and try a new chapter.
“So Liverpool are waiting for an answer from Ibrahima Konate. There is a conversation, there is a negotiation.
“Liverpool made their move in this case.
“So now it depends on Ibrahima Konate, on what Ibrahima Konate wants to do. This can be financial, or this can be personal if he wants to try a new chapter or not.
“So there are several factors to consider, but Liverpool made their move now is on Ibrahima Konate to decide what can be the next step of his career.”
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