Ibrahima Konate reacts to Lucas Digne’s message amid Liverpool exit news
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is facing uncertainty over his future despite playing a key role in their Premier League title triumph.
The defender made 31 top-flight outings for the Reds last term, notching one goal and two assists in the process.
Meanwhile, Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Liverpool are increasingly likely to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
The potential acquisition of the England international would scupper Konate’s chances of enjoying regular game time for Arne Slot’s men next term, should he stay at Anfield.
Konate reacts to Digne’s message amid Real Madrid interest
While Liverpool are making advances to sign Guehi, Slot has already signed defensive reinforcements Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong this summer.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa fullback Lucas Digne shared a poignant message via Instagram on Sunday, 20 July: “Cooking for another year. Thank you for all your messages and your support during the year .
“The only thing is, enjoy every moment of your life.”
Digne’s post received a like from Konate.
Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Real Madrid could submit an offer for Konate worth £25million.
Guehi would be an upgrade on Konate for Liverpool
Football Insider verdict
Konate deserves an enormous amount of credit for the fact that he has won the Premier League, an FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups since joining Liverpool from Leipzig in 2021.
| Marc Guehi stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 34 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 2 |
The France international’s contract at Anfield expires next summer, meaning that the current transfer window presents Slot with his last realistic opportunity to cash in on the 26-year-old.
But while parting company with Konate will not be easy for the Merseyside giants, Guehi’s services would be an upgrade on that of the former Leipzig man.
The Chelsea academy graduate is a solid asset for Crystal Palace both in and out of possession, and has deservedly become a regular name on the England team sheet.
Guehi has already won the FA Cup with the Eagles, proving that he would be destined for even more success if he were surrounded by world-class talents such as Mohamed Salah.
Meanwhile, Serie A champions Napoli have been tipped to sign Federico Chiesa in a Liverpool News 247 exclusive, after diverting their attention away from Darwin Nunez.