There has been no indication so far of any response from Konat\u00e9 or his representatives, so it\u2019s unclear whether Liverpool\u2019s offer will be enough to convince him to remain at Anfield.<\/p>\n
At 26, he may simply feel ready for a fresh challenge, and no financial package might be enough to tempt him into signing a new deal with the club.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, it\u2019s possible Konat\u00e9 has allowed the situation to drag on in order to secure the best contract terms he can.<\/p>\n
Trent Alexander-Arnold ultimately left Liverpool after letting his deal run down, while Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both agreed new contracts late in the previous campaign.<\/p>\n
Konat\u00e9\u2019s final decision remains to be seen, but Liverpool supporters will certainly be hoping he commits his long-term future after delivering so many strong performances for the Reds over the years.<\/p>\n
Could Marc Guehi replace Ibrahima Konat\u00e9?
\nGuehi was close to joining Liverpool in the summer and is still considered their top target, with the England defender understood to remain keen on working under Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
If Konat\u00e9 departs, Guehi looks like the ideal candidate to fill that role, though he too is approaching free agency.<\/p>\n
That puts Liverpool at risk of losing out, as other major clubs are likely to enter the race for Guehi, but Konat\u00e9\u2019s decision could determine how quickly things progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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