What must happen for Liverpool to sign Micky van de Ven this summer | OneFootball

The future of Ibrahima Konate has hung heavy over the heads of all those involved with Liverpool.

Ever since Trent Alexander-Arnold chose to exit his boyhood club for Real Madrid, fans have begged their club to extend Konate's contract so that he can't exit for free in the summer.

Some may want to see the back of the Frenchman and, after this new update from TEAMtalk, there could be more fans wanting him gone than those who want him to stay.

And, that's because the report outlines that the only way Liverpool will sign an experienced centre-back in the summer is if they lose Konate.

Indeed, Jeremy Jacquet has already been brought in but he's seen as more of a 'long-term' option than an instant fix.

TEAMtalk share that sources close to Liverpool are 'adamant' that the Reds would 'immediately' enter the market if Konate chooses to exit.

And, now that both Marc Guehi and Dayot Upamecano have made their decisions, Real Madrid's list of free-agent centre-backs is getting thinner, hence why a deal for Konate has re-entered the picture.

Micky van de Ven is still on Liverpool's radar