Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.
The 26-year-old French International defender will be out of contract at the end of the season, and Liverpool have not been able to agree on a new deal with him. He has been linked with clubs like Real Madrid in recent weeks, and Liverpool have now decided to cash in on him if a suitable offer is presented.
According to Football Insider, they would be willing to accept an offer of around €15 million for the player in January. They do not want to lose the player for free at the end of the season. Konate has been an important player for Liverpool since joining the club, and losing him for €15 million in January would be a major blow.
Liverpool are already looking vulnerable at the back, and losing one of their best defenders does not make a lot of sense. It remains to be seen whether they can still salvage the situation and convince the defender to commit his long-term future to the club. He is still only 26, and he could be an important player for Liverpool in the near future.
They need to hold onto players like him if they want to fight for major trophies regularly.
What will Konate decide now?
It will be interesting to see what the player decides over the next few days. He has been able to fight for major trophies with Liverpool, and he managed to win the league title with them last season. There is no doubt that Liverpool will be able to help him fulfil his ambitions.
In addition to that, there have been rumours that Real Madrid have abandoned their pursuit of the player. It will be interesting to see if any other big club is willing to come forward and provide him with an exit route. It would not be a surprise if the player decided to take on a new challenge after proving himself in England over the years. However, Liverpool will secretly hope that he decides to continue at the club and sign a new deal with them.
