The meeting comes at a crucial time for the Reds, with the France international entering the final months of a contract that has become a source of increasing concern at Anfield.
Konate contract deadlock: Liverpool are running out of time
The 26-year-old defender is currently playing on the same terms he signed when he joined from RB Leipzig in 2021.
Despite being a key part of Liverpool’s defense over the years, renewal negotiations have reached a public impasse.
Reports suggest Konate had previously rejected an offer that would have tied him to the club until 2030, citing frustrations over a performance-heavy salary structure.
With his contract set to expire in June 2026, Konate is already legally allowed to sign pre-contractual agreements with foreign clubs.
Real Madrid have shown strong interest in the Frenchman, while PSG have also become interested in the player.
Liverpool cannot afford to repeat Trent Alexander-Arnold’s mistake
The urgency surrounding Friday’s meeting is fueled by the spirit of last summer.
Liverpool fans are still reeling from the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who left for Real Madrid in a bargain £10million deal just before his contract expired.
Losing a second world-class signing in successive years for free would be a significant blow to the reputation of sporting director Richard Hughes.
But there is a strong possibility that Konate is on the verge of leaving and that would explain the club’s decision to go all-in for a new French centre-back.
Liverpool’s £60m signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes is seen by many as a direct replacement for Konate, indicating that the club is preparing for a future without the club ‘world class’ central defender.
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