Arne Slot's Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk actions hint at Ibrahima Konate contract updateIbrahima Konate is in the final months of his deal at Liverpool but the club are keen to offer him fresh termsView 2 Images Ibrahima Konate is in talks with Liverpool over a new deal (Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has hinted that Ibrahima Konate is close to signing a new Liverpool contract if his past comments about Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are anything to go by. In his press conference last week, Slot disclosed: "We are in talks with him so that tells you what we want. It's clear we would like him to stay but negotiations are ongoing so let's see where that ends. View 2 Images Virgil van Dijk forms a great partnership with Ibrahima Konate in defence (Image: Getty Images)"Obviously I want him to stay. Article continues belowGiven van Dijk's age, Liverpool will no doubt be keen to keep hold of Konate.

Source: Daily Mirror February 26, 2026 20:48 UTC