Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold react to Ibrahima Konate’s unexpected update
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate shared an unexpected update with fans as the squad enjoyed a rare weekend off with no FA Cup fixture.
With no match to play after their shock exit to Plymouth Argyle, Liverpool have had time to rest and prepare for their upcoming Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on 5 March.
Konate sent a warning to Mohamed Salah in a humorous way after the forward was pictured standing on his sofa on his social media over the weekend.
In their last Premier League outing, the Frenchman started alongside Virgil van Dijk in a commanding 2-0 victory over Newcastle, their opponents in the Carabao Cup final.
While Van Dijk’s contract is set to expire in the summer, Konate’s current deal runs until 2026, but speculation continues to surround his future. Liverpool fans have expressed frustration over the club’s handling Konate’s contract situation, with concerns about whether they will secure his long-term stay.
Despite the uncertainty, Konate remained focused on the task ahead as he shared a new update with supporters.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk among Liverpool players to react to Ibrahima Konate
Konate shared a series of photos of himself on Instagram as Liverpool continue preparations for their clash with PSG.
His post quickly attracted attention from teammates, with Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold among those who liked the update. Both defenders, like Mohamed Salah, are approaching the final few months of their contracts, adding to Liverpool’s list of renewal priorities.
While Van Dijk and Salah are close to signing new Liverpool deals, there has been little movement on extensions for Konate or Alexander-Arnold, leaving questions over their long-term futures.
Other notable players who interacted with the post included Darwin Nunez, Dominik Szoboszlai, and even Arsenal’s William Saliba.
| Season statistics | Ibrahima Konate |
| Appearances | 30 |
| Starts | 27 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 8 |
Liverpool face key decision on Ibrahima Konate’s future amid PSG and Real Madrid interest
Konate has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, who are keeping a close eye on his situation.
Back in October, Football Insider revealed that Liverpool had begun preliminary talks with Konate over a new deal, but negotiations appear to have stalled as the club focuses on securing extensions for Van Dijk, Salah, and Alexander-Arnold first.
With major European sides monitoring his situation and no agreement yet in place, the club must decide whether to prioritise his renewal before the summer transfer window.