Liverpool's contract negotiations with Konate have become urgent as the 26-year-old France international returns to peak form. After a season marked by occasional inconsistency, the center-back has looked refreshed and sharper since returning from compassionate leave following his father's death.
Journalists Paul Gorst and Ian Doyle agree that Liverpool must secure a renewal, as elite center-backs in their prime rarely become available on a free transfer. The defender's commitment to the club, including playing through injuries, reinforces his importance to Arne Slot's squad beyond simple selection.