News Summary

• Ibrahima Konate has less than three months remaining on his current deal.
• The 26-year-old's future has been the subject of considerable speculation throughout the season.
• Reports from France have claimed that Konate and Liverpool have ‘never been so close to an agreement’, with a renewal being deemed the likeliest scenario.
• There are still some details to be settled between the relevant parties, and the player is reportedly keen for his future to be resolved before heading to the World Cup in two months’ time.