Liverpool may be on the verge of losing Ibrahima Konaté, with Paris Saint-Germain intensifying efforts to sign the French defender.
The Paris-born centre-back, currently under contract until 2026, has caught PSG’s eye as they aim to bolster their defensive lineup.
Although Konaté has formed a strong defensive partnership with Virgil van Dijk, contract extension talks have stalled. The 25-year-old is reportedly asking for a significant salary increase to £200,000 a week, a figure Liverpool is hesitant to meet.
This impasse has made the defender an attractive target for PSG, especially amid growing uncertainty about Marquinhos’ future with the club.
Further complicating the situation, Konaté is said to be “flattered” by the interest from both PSG and Real Madrid, hinting that he may be open to a transfer.
Liverpool is already under pressure with the possible departures of key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Díaz, both of whom are reportedly on the radar of top European and Saudi clubs.
The club now faces a tough decision: match Konaté’s wage demands or risk losing him for free if a transfer doesn’t happen in time. The outcome could significantly influence Liverpool’s defensive setup moving forward.
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