'Final offer' - Sky reporter confirms decision to sign with Liverpool

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Ibrahima Konate is but to signal a brand new contract with Liverpool. (Picture by Karl Lesseen/Getty Photos)

In six weeks’ time, Liverpool could also be unable to stop Ibrahima Konate from leaving Anfield as a free agent. The highly effective defender is out of contract on the finish of the season however has been linked with numerous high golf equipment throughout Europe, notably Actual Madrid.

Liverpool are in search of to keep away from a repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold state of affairs of 12 months in the past and are conscious that point is working out of their efforts to signal Konate to a brand new deal. This is the reason they performed the ultimate transfer on this long-running story.

Liverpool finalize contract with Ibrahima Konate

Ibrahima Konate in motion in the course of the match between Liverpool and Actual Madrid (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photos)

In keeping with Sky Sports activities, Supervisor Sasha Tavolieri has confirmed that Liverpool made a closing contract supply to Ibrahima Konate, but it surely was solely scrapped by CaughtOffside a couple of days in the past.

“That is the final supply. At Liverpool, the state of affairs with Ibrahima Konate is obvious. The supply at present on the desk would be the final one put ahead by the Reds, who consider that they’re very beneficiant to the Frenchman, who has approached Actual Madrid many occasions in latest months… and remains to be taking part in with the rock of the French workforce.

“If Konate accepts the phrases proposed, he’ll develop into one of many highest-paid gamers in Arne Slott’s workforce. This reveals our full confidence in him. The Frenchman has a selection now greater than ever: settle for what he has, or wait to get what he has at all times wished: the possibility to play for the merengue.”

Ought to Liverpool shell out large bucks to maintain Konate?

There is no such thing as a doubt that Konate has been disappointing this season, however on the peak of his means, he is likely one of the greatest central defenders within the Premier League. It is sensible for Liverpool to push exhausting to keep away from dropping him, particularly if he’s not eligible for a switch payment.