"Liverpool have been plunged into uncertainty over the future of Ibrahima Konate, with the French centre-back yet to commit to a new deal amid mounting interest from European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The 25-year-old's contract runs until the summer of 2026, but his hesitation to extend has set off alarm bells at Anfield, forcing the club's hierarchy to activate an emergency succession plan for one of their most important players."
"PSG are long-time admirers of Konate, viewing him as a natural successor to Marquinhos, while Real Madrid have placed him on their defensive shortlist for 2026 as they look to refresh their backline, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. With Liverpool's defensive rebuild already overdue, Konate's uncertain future could accelerate the club's recruitment drive. Reds have drawn up a three-man shortlist 1. Jeremy Jacquet (Rennes) The frontrunner is Jeremy Jacquet, Rennes' highly rated 20-year-old French defender."
Ibrahima Konaté has not yet agreed a contract extension with Liverpool, and his deal runs until summer 2026. Interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid has increased uncertainty around his future. Liverpool view Konaté as a key defensive figure when fit, forming an important partnership with Virgil van Dijk. Club leadership has activated contingency plans and considered accelerating a defensive recruitment drive. Liverpool have compiled a three-man shortlist that includes Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet and Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi as potential successors or partners for Van Dijk should Konaté depart.
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