Ibrahima Konate’s new deal with Liverpool very tight admits Fabrizio Romano

Liverpool are closing in on a contract deal for Ibrahima Konate with only “small details” to agree, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano admits.

The Premier League giants are working on new multi-star deals with some key players including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah all out of contract at Anfield in 2025.

There has been speculation that one of these stars could leave the Merseyside club at the end of the season and there have been many talk about Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid during the last two weeks.

One piece of business that Liverpool have already concluded is the future of Jarell Quansah, as the 21-year-old signed a new long-term agreement with the reds last week.

The Premier League side are closing in on a new contract for one of their centre-backs Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Merseyside club are progressing very well in negotiations with the France international and only a few “small details” remain began talks in early October.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, the transfer guru claimed that Konate is “very happy” at Liverpool and that he “can feel how important he is” to Arne Slot and the club in general.

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Ibrahima Konate is a key part of Liverpool’s future

A new contract for Konate is a key piece for Liverpool as the centre-back is crucial to the club’s future and he has shown that in the first part of the current campaign with some sensational performances.

The 25-year-old has impressed so much that even France coach Didier Deschamps considered the Reds star for the role of captain with the French national team.

With Konate and Quansah linked, Liverpool should not worry about Van Dijk’s eventual departure as the Frenchman will lead the Merseyside club’s backline for many years to come and could find himself in some leadership role a when they are the senior players. Arne Slot’s team starts to leave Anfield.