Kylian Mbappe gives honest verdict on Ibrahima Konate after Liverpool exit

The French defender is a free agent after failing to agree an extension at Anfield and has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu for well over a year

The Red Devils and Los Blancos are reportedly keen on the defender, who is leaving Liverpool this summer

Chelsea will not make an offer for Liverpool defender Konate despite having monitored the France international's situation closely, and TEAMtalk can reveal which two clubs are now in talks with the Frenchman

Konate has 'announced to his teammates' whether he's performing a U-turn and signing a new contract at Liverpool after Slot was sacked, and there's bubbling rumours about Salah remaining too

Liverpool have 'formally' told one of their superstars he's NOT leaving the club this summer after determining they're already losing too many experienced players in one go

Chelsea could capitalise on Ibrahima Konate leaving Anfield by signing the Liverpool defender, and an elite team-mate might follow him

Konate is leaving Liverpool this summer and his 'most likely' next club would unquestionably represent an upgrade on the Reds right now

The Premier League club are facing a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation with the French defender

Liverpool will reportedly turn to Juventus to sign their replacement for Konate after the Frenchman's exit was confirmed - though TEAMtalk understands the Reds' top target could move instead for a more familiar name

FSG are considering their options after failing to tie Ibrahima Konate down to a new contract, allowing the defender to exit for free

The Reds had largely agreed a new contract with Konate, only for talks to stall recently

A Liverpool star is expected 'to quit' the Premier League giants this summer, while there is an update on another Reds standout

Alexis Mac Allister was among two Liverpool players criticised by Jamie Carragher during the dire 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa

Liverpool are planning a colossal double coup that'll get the fans back on side and prove why their decision to stick with Arne Slot is the right one, though there's a worrying update on the future of Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool remain determined to seal a crucial agreement with the 26-year-old but despite making progress in talks, some obstacles remain to a new deal

The star has confirmed he's on the cusp of signing a new contract at Liverpool, and a reporter has revealed what this means for the club's transfer plans in the summer

Liverpool might be wise to re-consider handing a new and improved contract to Ibrahima Konate if the comments of two prominent sources in the media are anything to go by

There is a fresh 'sticking point' between Ibrahima Konate and Liverpool with claims his agent is waiting for Real Madrid to make a move.

The Reds are on the brink of 'finalising' a massive deal for a big-name star, per a well-informed journalist, after we revealed that an agreement has been reached

A medical expert has given Ekitike the worst possible early assessment after being stretchered off during the Reds' UCL exit to PSG, with both Slot and Konate sending the player their support

The Reds have been told why Van Dijk can continue playing at the very top level for another couple of seasons yet - but serious doubts have been raised over Konate after three possible targets to replace him were identified

The issue holding up Konate's new contract at Liverpool has been revealed by Romano, who has also strongly hinted at what the eventual outcome of this long-running saga will be

David Ornstein has revealed a surprising update on Ibrahima Konate's ongoing contract talks with Liverpool, as the France international's current deal continues to run down

Fabrizio Romano has backed up our exclusive story on Ibrahima Konate, with Liverpool now poised to extend the Frenchman's stay at Anfield despite serious concerns

The legendary Reds defender took aim at numerous Liverpool players after their 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, with one name in particular once again getting the full treatment

Three Liverpool stars have been blasted for putting Arne Slot ever closer to the sack, while there is competition for Xabi Alonso

Liverpool set an Easter deadline for Konate to decide his future and that is set to be met, with an 'agreement' now struck between the club and the player's camp

There are conflicting reports on Konates future, though after Man City AND Chelsea both opened exploratory talks, the latest update has revealed the likeliest outcome

The 26 y/o has been presented with what Liverpool believe is the most lucrative offer he has received so far in 2026, yet still there is no response from his agents, as a number of clubs circle for a possible raid

Ibrahima Konate appears to have strongly suggested he's STAYING at Liverpool if his latest comments to ESPN are anything to go by, while TEAMtalk understands the Reds have tabled a lucrative offer

Konate could have talked his way OUT of a move to Real over his excessive financial demands, and with sources revealing when Liverpool want a final answer by over his future at Anfield

Liverpool's hopes of signing a perfect long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk look set to be dashed, while the Saudi Pro League are planning a devastating triple raid on Anfield

Richard Hughes and Mohamed Salah are reportedly among three who could swap Anfield for Saudi Arabia this summer, a strong report has claimed

The Reds are ready to offload up to six first-team regulars this summer with the 'best player of the last decade' first out as part of an 'urgent' redevelopment of their playing squad

Liverpool are fighting to retain one of their key players amid serious interest from Real Madrid, while an update from the Spanish capital delivers a blow to Tottenham

Tier one source, David Ornstein, has delivered the goods on two of the biggest stories engulfing Liverpool right now - Arne Slot's future and Ibrahima Konate's contract

Slot's 100th game in charge of the Reds ended in defeat as the Turkish giants established a narrow last-16 lead, with one Liverpool star being singled out for plenty of criticism

The transfer guru reveals the latest information he has been given about the France international central defender

The Spanish and European giants have a plan to sign a Liverpool star and have received a boost in their quest to sign his team-mate

Arne Slot's side have successfully completed one deal, and their next is already being lined up

Liverpool are making their biggest push yet to tie Ibrahima Konate down to a new contract, while a stunning report claims they're lining up a blockbuster SWp deal

The Reds remain hopeful they can persuade Konate to sign a new contract after putting a huge new deal on the table, though three European super-powers are hovering over a possible free transfer, TEAMtalk can reveal

Los Blancos are moving away from a Liverpool regular, while a Spurs gem has given hope to the Spanish and European giants

The Reds are preparing to make some crucial defensive additions in the summer and the re-signing of a former star is a concrete option, but they want another deal tied up first

Reports in Italy state three summer moves involving Liverpool and Inter Milan are on the agenda, and all regard players moving in the same direction

A trusted reporter who specialises in covering Liverpool has pointed to recent comments made by Arne Slot that suggest a deal the Reds are 'desperate' to seal will be finalised

Liverpool are losing patience with Ibrahima Konate who is no closer to penning fresh terms at Anfield, and a European giant who've made two of the last three Champions League finals are ready to pounce