🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool star confirms he has been offered new contract at Anfield. 📝
Liverpool’s January transfer window has so far been a source of frustration for fans, with no major signings brought in to strengthen the squad as the club competes in the Premier League title race and European competitions.
Adding to the concern, the contracts of three key players—Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold—remain unresolved, raising the risk of them leaving on free transfers at the end of the season. Although earlier reports suggested that Van Dijk had agreed to a new two-year deal, there has been no official confirmation.
One of the players also prioritized for a new deal is Van Dijk’s defensive partner, Ibrahima Konaté, whose current contract is set to expire next summer. The French centre-back recently confirmed that Liverpool has offered him a contract extension but stopped short of saying whether an agreement is imminent.
Speaking to Fabrizio Romano, Konaté said: “It’s true, I’ve been offered a new contract by Liverpool. Am I close to signing it? That’s another conversation!”
Since joining Liverpool in July 2021 for £36 million from RB Leipzig, Konaté has established himself as a vital part of the team’s defence alongside Van Dijk. The 25-year-old has made 22 appearances this season across all competitions, contributing two goals and an assist. His importance was especially evident when a knee injury earlier in the campaign sidelined him for eight games. Despite Van Dijk often receiving more recognition, Konaté’s defensive contributions have been crucial for Liverpool.
Fans are understandably concerned about the ongoing uncertainty surrounding player contracts. The longer these negotiations drag on, the greater the risk of key players leaving. Trent Alexander-Arnold has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, while Mohamed Salah, who has expressed a desire to stay, is now rumored to be a target for Saudi clubs.
Liverpool must act swiftly to resolve these contract situations and secure their star players before potentially losing them for free in the summer.