Three top defenders Liverpool could sign to replace Ibrahima Konate | OneFootball

Ibrahima Konate is reportedly set to leave Liverpool as a free agent this summer.

The Frenchman had been locked in discussions for months over a new contract, but those talks have ended without a resolution.

Jeremy Jacquet is scheduled to arrive from Rennes, but manager Arne Slot may look to add another quality centre-back to the squad this summer.

Here are three players the Reds could sign in the upcoming transfer window.

Micky van de Ven

Micky van de Ven is an elite defender who is highly rated for his pace, physicality and composure.

The 25-year-old enjoyed an impressive 2025-26 campaign, starting all but just three of Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League matches.

Van de Ven is contracted with Spurs until 2029, but he could seek a new challenge at another club.

The Netherlands international may be tempted to join Liverpool, who secured Champions League qualification despite enduring a disappointing season.

Jon Martin

The Reds will need to spend a premium for a top Premier League-proven defender.

Given their significant spending spree last summer, they may be unwilling to pay over the odds for new acquisitions.

Real Sociedad’s Jon Martin would be a good fit for Liverpool, as he is a young and quality centre-back who could be signed for a decent fee.

Martin enjoyed a breakout season for Sociedad, starting 25 La Liga matches and scoring two goals.

Jan Paul van Hecke

Jan Paul van Hecke has emerged as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League.

He started 36 league matches to help Brighton & Hove Albion secure a place in next season’s UEFA Conference League.

Liverpool have been linked with Van Hecke, but they face competition from Tottenham.

Brighton could be open to selling their top centre-back, as he has just a year left on his current contract.