Liverpool face a dramatic summer shake-up as four key starters might depart, with PSG chasing centre-back Ibrahima Konate.
This transfer saga intensifies amid contract uncertainties, and the Reds’ leadership now battles to retain their best.
Liverpool’s summer news has been dominated by Arne Slot’s seamless transition at the helm and persistent contract dilemmas. Reports reveal that Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah are all on the brink of exit if new deals are not finalized. However, Liverpool remain optimistic about retaining Van Dijk and Salah despite looming deadlines.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has set its sights on Trent Alexander-Arnold, making the situation even more complex. As a guaranteed starter for Slot, Alexander-Arnold faces stiff competition for his future. Moreover, Liverpool’s hesitancy to offer a lucrative extension has raised concerns among fans.
At the heart of the matter is centre-back Ibrahima Konate. His current contract runs until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. According to ESPN, PSG is eager to bring the 25-year-old back to Paris. Moreover, Sky Sports Switzerland reports that Konate is growing increasingly receptive to a return to France.
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Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano confirmed in late 2024 that Liverpool were in serious negotiations with Konate’s camp. He anticipated a breakthrough, yet contract talks have stalled. Consequently, Liverpool’s plan to counter PSG’s bid relies more on hope than expectation. It appears that the Reds will not resort to drastic measures to keep him.
In fact, Liverpool plans to submit an official offer at the end of the season when Konate will have just one year remaining. Unfortunately, reports indicate that this offer will likely fall short of PSG’s expected figures.
Thus, Liverpool risks losing four of their strongest starters, including three regular defenders. This potential exit spells major disruption for the Reds, who are already struggling with contract renewals and complex transfer sagas.
Finally, TEAMtalk confirms that Liverpool is exploring options for a replacement by targeting Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen. The 19-year-old has stunned Premier League observers during his debut season, and his £50 million release clause has caught the attention of big clubs.
Chelsea are among those watching closely, but Bournemouth hope Huijsen will sign a new contract to extend his stay. Therefore, the promising youngster might only have one spectacular season at Bournemouth before ascending to a bigger stage.