Attention Liverpool: The French team that is interested in Ibrahima Konaté

Liverpool under threat from Paris Saint-Germain in Ibrahima Konaté case

Liverpool is facing growing pressure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their pursuit of Ibrahima Konaté. According to Anfield Watch, PSG is determined to sign Konaté, whose future is currently uncertain. The French defender’s contract runs until 2026, but Liverpool has not yet agreed to a new deal, adding more pressure to the situation.

PSG plans to take advantage of this opportunity in the summer

PSG plans to exploit this situation in the summer market. They are hoping to persuade Konaté to return to Paris, his hometown, where he previously played for Paris FC before moving to RB Leipzig.

No movement expected in January, but pressure in the summer

No movement is expected in January. Instead, PSG will push for a move in the summer, when Liverpool will have no choice but to consider offers. After all, Konaté will be able to sign a pre-contract with non-English clubs within a year. Liverpool sees the summer as their last opportunity to secure a significant transfer fee for him.

PSG benefits from Liverpool's situation

This is the scenario PSG hopes to capitalize on. Liverpool faces the pressure to sell unless they manage to renew Konaté’s contract before that date.

Why PSG wants Konaté

The situation is simple: Konaté is Parisian, PSG is looking for a new center-back, and naturally, Konaté is available. However, this comes at an inconvenient time for Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk’s contract also expires this summer, and Joe Gomez was close to leaving the club in 2024 for a move to Newcastle United.

Challenges for Liverpool in defense

Additionally, Jarell Quansah has seen less action this season, leaving Liverpool with an uncertain future in central defense. Konaté was expected to be a key figure in that area, but that can only happen with a new contract. The news about PSG’s interest makes that renewal much less likely.

Liverpool faces a fight to keep Konaté

Liverpool is in a real battle to secure a new contract for Konaté. If they fail, they could see their future plans in defense crumble.