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Ibrahima Konaté is heading into the final year of his Liverpool contract, and with no extension agreed, his future at Anfield remains unclear.

Reports indicate that PSG and Real Madrid are closely monitoring the situation and could step in if contract talks stall ahead of the January transfer window.

Foot Mercato adds that Konaté has been pitched to several top European clubs, including PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. Despite the interest, Liverpool have opted to keep the defender for now.

The uncertainty over Konaté comes at a critical time for Liverpool, adding extra pressure as the club seeks stability during a challenging season.

Liverpool Have Replacement in Mind for PSG Target

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Nonetheless, Liverpool could be preparing for life without the Frenchman as the winter transfer window nears. Liverpool continue to keep tabs on Marc Guehi as the long-term replacement for Konaté, who could leave as a free agent at the end of the season.

“Yeah, a lot will depend on what happens with Konaté and whether he signs a new contract or will he explore his options as free agent and run down his contract at Anfield,” Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider.

“It still seems to me that Marc Guehi, would be the favourite to come into Anfield as a new defender, probably on a free transfer next summer rather than January unless Palace really do drop the asking price on the England international.”