Ibrahima Konate makes Liverpool contract announcement pledge | OneFootball

Konate out of contract in 2026

The 26-year-old is only contracted until the end of the season - and the club risk losing him for free if no breakthrough is made.

Konate is currently reported to earn around £140k per week - with his demands said to be over the £200k per week mark.

And if Liverpool don't manage to secure the stopper on a new deal then there will be no shortage of suitors.

He is entitled to speak to potentially interested overseas clubs as soon as January - with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all said to be interested.

Liverpool plan new deal for Konate

Therefore the onus is on Liverpool to get a deal over the line as soon as possible.

Reds fans were encouraged last week by reports that a new offer was in the process of being submitted to the France international - who faces Azerbaijan in FIFA World Cup qualifying on Sunday.

But just as the contract crisis seemed to be edging towards a favourable conclusion, Konate has spoken out.

He insists no offer has yet been received. And the centre-back also claims that an announcement on his future plans will be made soon.

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Konate says no offer made

"I've seen a lot of things," he said according to RMC Sport. "Liverpool have reportedly made me a new offer, I don't know where that information came from... My agents are still in discussions with Liverpool.

"I hope my decision will be made very soon so I can announce it."

That Konate is still in talks with the club can be taken as a good sign. Now it's all about reaching a compromise over a new deal.

Although Konate's form hasn't been great this season, he is still a well-established Premier League and Champions League performer.

Alessandro Bastoni could also emerge as a target.