**Liverpool have “offered a new deal” to exciting youngster Trent Kone-Doherty, but a permanent move to another club could also be “close” to going through.**
It is a busy period at Anfield when it comes to contracts, with the Reds potentially tying down key players to extensions in the coming months.
Ibrahima Konate’s current deal runs out at the end of this season, with the Frenchman yet to agree to stay put at Liverpool, which is a concern after his improved recent form.
Dominik Szoboszlai has been the Reds’ standout player in 2025/26, and a new-and-improved contract must come his way to fend off other clubs, such as Real Madrid.
Writing on [_X_](https://x.com/LewisBower2021/status/2026997008385331206?s=20), journalist Lewis Bower claimed that Liverpool have offered a fresh deal to Kone-Doherty, but Molde FK could get their man instead, with a move “close” to happening:
_“Exc: Trent Kone-Doherty has been offered a new deal at Liverpool however he has the opportunity to go to Molde FK to be part of the first-team on a permanent deal. As things stand a move is close.”_
**Can Trent Kone-Doherty become a star at Liverpool?**
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Making the grade at Liverpool is tough for so many young players, with very few becoming firm fixtures in the senior setup down the years, especially in the Premier League era.
In Kone-Doherty, the Reds have a gem of a footballer who is so exciting, though, with [Bower](https://x.com/LewisBower2021/status/1965541588047888439?s=20) heaping praise on one performance by the winger earlier in the season:
_“Trent Kone-Doherty came on to make his Ireland U21 debut tonight; was relentlessly direct and picked up an impressive assist for Michael Noonan that turned out to be the winner.”_
That said, it is easy to see why Kone-Doherty could ultimately turn down Liverpool’s contract offer, perhaps feeling that his chances of regular minutes are slim compared to at other clubs.
He may feel that a move to Molde is better for his development as a footballer, and if that does happen, the Reds will no doubt wish him all the best for the future.
It would be nice to see Kone-Doherty stay at Liverpool for another few years, though, just in case the Northern Irishman reaches new heights and shows that he is good enough to be a squad figure.