Liverpool might be on the edge of another transfer nightmare by 2026—if that doesn’t sound dramatic, I don’t know what does. Anyway, there’s this buzz from France. Santi Aouna, a guy from Foot Mercato, says that Ibou Konate, you know, that tall defender we all love, wants a new gig next summer. He’s 25 and, apparently, itching to move on when his contract’s up. One year left, and he’s already thinking “What’s next?” Can’t blame the guy.
They’ve chatted about sticking around, but nada. And he’s asking for a 40% pay hike. Maybe it’s deserved? Or maybe he just wants new challenges. I mean, who doesn’t like a fresh start every now and then? Reminds me of what happened with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Seems like just yesterday he was hopping over to Real Madrid—before his contract even gave its last sigh.
Real Madrid and PSG, they’ve got their eyes on him. Imagining him heading back to Paris is something, isn’t it? Homecoming stories are always sorta tempting. There are whispers he’d like to go to Madrid, but let’s see. Can’t predict these football moves. One minute they’re here, next they’re… who knows.
Five seasons with us and he’s become part of the furniture next to Virgil van Dijk. Wasn’t he pivotal when we snagged the Premier League trophy in ’24/’25? Time flies. The idea of losing him stings—like ripping off a band-aid really slowly.
There’s this worry, almost déjà vu, like when we parted ways with No.66. The irony, right? Selling Alexander-Arnold for £10m to Madrid felt like swallowing an ice cube the wrong way, and now this. Same ride, different track.
Some say Konate’s been shopped around already. If true, it could mean decisions faster than you can say “transfer window.” Not clear if we’d sell now or risk seeing him walk for free. What would you do? It’s like choosing between a rock and a hard place, isn’t it? Oh, Marc Guehi’s name’s been floating as a possible replacement. Think he’d fit in?
On a side note, Liverpool bids adieu to a legend, Willie Stevenson, Shankly’s best. Man, it’s a season of goodbyes. Anyway, football, always full of surprises. How are we keeping up? Too much drama, always.
